Light Truck Drivers Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $47,280 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.73
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $94,230
Employed locally 490
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,120
    50th (median)
    $47,280
    75th
    $59,600
    90th
    $94,230

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 68% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 32% 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $49,620
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $45,820
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,030
    Lexington Park, MD $37,550

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,570
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,750
    Driver/Sales Workers $40,110
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,000
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $31,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Salisbury, MD is $22.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Salisbury, MD is 7.1% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,120.