Light Truck Drivers Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,700 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.68
10th percentile $25,230
90th percentile $59,820
Employed locally 600
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,230
    25th
    $27,480
    50th (median)
    $34,700
    75th
    $44,830
    90th
    $59,820

    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

    Related occupations in South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,440
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,670
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,970
    Bus Drivers, School $45,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $51,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in South Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in South Arkansas is $16.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.34 or more per hour.

    Is South Arkansas above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in South Arkansas is 21.4% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $25,230 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,480.