Light Truck Drivers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $44,700 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.49
10th percentile $35,190
90th percentile $62,350
Employed locally 1,170
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,190
    25th
    $37,970
    50th (median)
    $44,700
    75th
    $47,420
    90th
    $62,350

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 59% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 41% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,240
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,200
    Rockford, IL $49,070
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $48,850
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,770

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,630
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,780
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,850
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,100
    Driver/Sales Workers$35,520
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Salem, OR is $21.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Salem, OR is 1.3% above 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $35,190 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,970.