Light Truck Drivers Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $38,280 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.41
10th percentile $25,260
90th percentile $87,570
Employed locally 490
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,260
    25th
    $30,170
    50th (median)
    $38,280
    75th
    $49,070
    90th
    $87,570

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 70% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 30% 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
    Midland, TX $47,060
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,490
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $44,630
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,420
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $43,690
    Odessa, TX $39,730

    Related occupations in Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,320
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,880
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,480
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,660
    Bus Drivers, School $31,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Texarkana, TX-AR is $18.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 13.3% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $25,260 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,170.