Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,020 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.87
10th percentile $21,070
90th percentile $49,750
Employed locally 920
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,070
    25th
    $26,280
    50th (median)
    $33,020
    75th
    $41,660
    90th
    $49,750

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,840
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,610
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,290
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$55,320
    Bus Drivers, School$36,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $15.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.06 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 25.2% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $21,070 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,280.