Light Truck Drivers Salary in Weirton, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH

Median annual salary $36,860 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.72
10th percentile $23,920
90th percentile $46,560
Employed locally 160
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,920
    25th
    $28,790
    50th (median)
    $36,860
    75th
    $43,330
    90th
    $46,560

    Weirton economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,149 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 64% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 36% 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $49,620
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Winchester, VA-WV $41,090
    Charleston, WV $38,100
    Wheeling, WV-OH $37,730
    Morgantown, WV $35,900

    Related occupations in Weirton, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,240
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,090
    Bus Drivers, School$30,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,190
    Driver/Sales Workers$25,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Weirton, WV-OH is $17.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Weirton, WV-OH is 16.5% 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 Weirton?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $23,920 per year in Weirton, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,790.