Light Truck Drivers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $39,360 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $31,270
90th percentile $60,420
Employed locally 800
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,270
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $39,360
    75th
    $46,350
    90th
    $60,420

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 57% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 43% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,870
    Kingston, NY $46,540
    Glens Falls, NY $44,730
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $44,140
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $43,990

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,090
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,530
    Bus Drivers, School $48,030
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Utica, NY is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Utica, NY is 10.8% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,270 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.