Light Truck Drivers Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $44,100 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.20
10th percentile $32,860
90th percentile $70,720
Employed locally 1,360
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,860
    25th
    $36,910
    50th (median)
    $44,100
    75th
    $51,620
    90th
    $70,720

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 63% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 37% 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
    Barnstable Town, MA $49,630
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $49,620
    Bozeman, MT $49,550
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,210
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $48,180
    Bismarck, ND $48,110

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,490
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,190
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,880
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $38,780
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Springfield, MA is $21.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Springfield, MA is 0.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $32,860 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,910.