Light Truck Drivers Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $33,140 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.93
10th percentile $17,810
90th percentile $67,230
Employed locally 1,410
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,810
    25th
    $17,810
    50th (median)
    $33,140
    75th
    $47,260
    90th
    $67,230

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 53% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,640
    Wisconsin $46,480
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,760
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,310
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,530

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53,930
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,910
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,430
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$32,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Spartanburg, SC is $15.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.53 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Spartanburg, SC is 24.9% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $17,810 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,810.