Light Truck Drivers Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $37,670 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.11
10th percentile $26,280
90th percentile $64,940
Employed locally 2,450
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,280
    25th
    $32,660
    50th (median)
    $37,670
    75th
    $46,760
    90th
    $64,940

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 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
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,620
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $45,840
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $45,280
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,240

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,890
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,940
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,520
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,400
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Winston, NC is $18.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Winston, NC is 14.7% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,280 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,660.