Light Truck Drivers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $48,210 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.18
10th percentile $41,470
90th percentile $73,710
Employed locally 14,050
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,470
    25th
    $47,200
    50th (median)
    $48,210
    75th
    $59,820
    90th
    $73,710

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 43% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 57% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,200
    Lewiston, ID-WA $48,300
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Washington $47,870
    Bellingham, WA $47,700
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,870

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $47,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $69,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $72,170
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $52,450
    Driver/Sales Workers $40,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Seattle, WA is $23.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Seattle, WA is 9.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $41,470 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,200.