Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southside Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,820 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $27,610
90th percentile $59,510
Employed locally 660
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,610
    25th
    $31,470
    50th (median)
    $36,820
    75th
    $49,410
    90th
    $59,510

    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 Southside Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,290
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,370
    Bus Drivers, School$38,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Southside Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southside Virginia is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.24 or more per hour.

    Is Southside Virginia above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southside Virginia is 16.6% 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 Southside Virginia?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,610 per year in Southside Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,470.