Light Truck Drivers Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $37,770 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.16
10th percentile $28,570
90th percentile $55,910
Employed locally 1,150
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,570
    25th
    $35,370
    50th (median)
    $37,770
    75th
    $45,430
    90th
    $55,910

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,620
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,480
    Ocala, FL $45,700
    Punta Gorda, FL $44,380
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $42,780
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $42,100

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,400
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,810
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$45,780
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,320
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$26,130
    Bus Drivers, School$39,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Tallahassee, FL is $18.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Tallahassee, FL is 14.4% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,570 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,370.