Light Truck Drivers Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $43,680 -1% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $34,320
90th percentile $68,570
Employed locally 2,060
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,320
    25th
    $37,640
    50th (median)
    $43,680
    75th
    $52,000
    90th
    $68,570

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 60% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 40% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,200
    Lewiston, ID-WA $48,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,210
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Washington $47,870
    Bellingham, WA $47,700

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,760
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,320
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,810
    Driver/Sales Workers $35,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Spokane, WA is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Spokane, WA is 1% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $34,320 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,640.