Light Truck Drivers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $43,360 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.84
10th percentile $31,750
90th percentile $74,940
Employed locally 2,390
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,750
    25th
    $40,050
    50th (median)
    $43,360
    75th
    $59,160
    90th
    $74,940

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 51% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,770
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $45,250
    Carson City, NV $44,840
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $42,130
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $41,310
    Jacksonville, FL $39,550

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,090
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,530
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $39,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Reno, NV is $20.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.50 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Reno, NV is 1.8% below the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Reno?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,750 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,050.