Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $35,770 -19% vs national
Median hourly $17.20
10th percentile $16,760
90th percentile $59,480
Employed locally 280
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,760
    25th
    $24,020
    50th (median)
    $35,770
    75th
    $50,290
    90th
    $59,480

    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 Southern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,990
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,930
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,290
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,960
    Bus Drivers, School $23,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southern South Carolina is $17.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southern South Carolina is 19% 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 Southern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $16,760 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,020.