Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest New York

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

Median annual salary $40,470 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.46
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $57,780
Employed locally 1,020
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $34,900
    50th (median)
    $40,470
    75th
    $47,670
    90th
    $57,780

    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 New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,510
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,290
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,280
    Bus Drivers, School $47,780
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $54,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southwest New York is $19.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southwest New York is 8.3% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,900.