Light Truck Drivers Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $43,210 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.77
10th percentile $34,500
90th percentile $59,910
Employed locally 230
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,500
    25th
    $38,810
    50th (median)
    $43,210
    75th
    $49,260
    90th
    $59,910

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 55% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 45% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,140
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,070
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,410
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Wenatchee, WA is $20.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Wenatchee, WA is 2.1% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $34,500 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,810.