Light Truck Drivers Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

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

Median annual salary $37,730 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.14
10th percentile $24,550
90th percentile $70,300
Employed locally 350
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,550
    25th
    $29,150
    50th (median)
    $37,730
    75th
    $49,650
    90th
    $70,300

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 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
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $36,860
    Morgantown, WV $35,900

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,640
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,600
    Driver/Sales Workers$28,250
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Wheeling, WV-OH is $18.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 14.5% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $24,550 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,150.