Light Truck Drivers Salary in Rocky Mount, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rocky Mount, NC

Median annual salary $35,370 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $23,040
90th percentile $67,870
Employed locally 350
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,040
    25th
    $29,000
    50th (median)
    $35,370
    75th
    $49,360
    90th
    $67,870

    Rocky Mount economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 62% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 38% 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
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,620
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $45,840
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $45,280
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,240

    Related occupations in Rocky Mount, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,890
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,420
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$46,760
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38,720
    Bus Drivers, School$39,020
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$29,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Rocky Mount?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Rocky Mount, NC is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.29 or more per hour.

    Is Rocky Mount above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Rocky Mount, NC is 19.9% 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 Rocky Mount?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $23,040 per year in Rocky Mount, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,000.