Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $33,860 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.28
10th percentile $26,790
90th percentile $45,800
Employed locally 420
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,790
    25th
    $27,330
    50th (median)
    $33,860
    75th
    $38,730
    90th
    $45,800

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,990
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,180
    Bus Drivers, School$48,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$39,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southwest Virginia is $16.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Virginia is 23.3% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,790 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,330.