Light Truck Drivers Salary in Winchester, VA-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winchester, VA-WV

Median annual salary $41,090 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.75
10th percentile $27,390
90th percentile $59,790
Employed locally 470
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,390
    25th
    $33,310
    50th (median)
    $41,090
    75th
    $48,330
    90th
    $59,790

    Winchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,413 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 50% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 50% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,620
    Vallejo, CA $46,560
    Savannah, GA $45,220
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,530

    Related occupations in Winchester, VA-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,090
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,310
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,190
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,750
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Winchester, VA-WV is $19.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Winchester, VA-WV is 6.9% 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 Winchester?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,390 per year in Winchester, VA-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,310.