Light Truck Drivers Salary in Springfield, OH

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

Median annual salary $38,860 -12% vs national
Median hourly $18.68
10th percentile $24,020
90th percentile $91,140
Employed locally 260
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,020
    25th
    $30,380
    50th (median)
    $38,860
    75th
    $48,570
    90th
    $91,140

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,846 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 64% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 36% 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
    Columbus, OH $44,010
    Toledo, OH $43,850
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,750
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $42,150
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,590
    Ohio $41,430

    Related occupations in Springfield, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,090
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,180
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,320
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $53,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Springfield, OH is $18.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Springfield, OH is 12% 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 $24,020 per year in Springfield, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,380.