Light Truck Drivers Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $39,010 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.75
10th percentile $26,230
90th percentile $59,920
Employed locally 160
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,230
    25th
    $34,740
    50th (median)
    $39,010
    75th
    $45,570
    90th
    $59,920

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 55% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 45% 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
    Columbus, OH $44,010
    Toledo, OH $43,850
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,750
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $42,150
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,590
    Ohio $41,430

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,430
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,370
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,570
    Driver/Sales Workers $28,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Sandusky, OH is $18.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Sandusky, OH is 11.6% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,230 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,740.