Light Truck Drivers Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $45,840 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $35,090
90th percentile $71,490
Employed locally 1,700
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,090
    25th
    $43,870
    50th (median)
    $45,840
    75th
    $48,880
    90th
    $71,490

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 48% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 52% 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
    Vineland, NJ $47,060
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,870
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,030
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $43,480
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $41,370

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,720
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,580
    Bus Drivers, School $62,250
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Trenton, NJ is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Trenton, NJ is 3.9% above 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $35,090 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,870.