Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,560 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $24,330
90th percentile $64,260
Employed locally 390
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,330
    25th
    $32,500
    50th (median)
    $36,560
    75th
    $47,390
    90th
    $64,260

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,440
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,300
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,030
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers $36,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southwest Alabama is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.64 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Alabama is 17.2% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $24,330 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,500.