Light Truck Drivers Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $42,750 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.55
10th percentile $34,150
90th percentile $58,980
Employed locally 90
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,150
    25th
    $37,850
    50th (median)
    $42,750
    75th
    $48,710
    90th
    $58,980

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 59% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 41% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,200
    Lewiston, ID-WA $48,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,210
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Washington $47,870
    Bellingham, WA $47,700

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,790
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,840
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,210
    Bus Drivers, School $50,440
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,260
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Walla Walla, WA is $20.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Walla Walla, WA is 3.1% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $34,150 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,850.