Light Truck Drivers Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $35,520 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.08
10th percentile $26,000
90th percentile $61,710
Employed locally 750
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,000
    25th
    $28,030
    50th (median)
    $35,520
    75th
    $45,530
    90th
    $61,710

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 53% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 47% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,620
    Vallejo, CA $46,560
    Savannah, GA $45,220
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,530

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,950
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,480
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,040
    Bus Drivers, School $39,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Roanoke, VA is $17.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Roanoke, VA is 19.5% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,000 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,030.