Light Truck Drivers Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $42,790 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.57
10th percentile $21,650
90th percentile $60,650
Employed locally 1,300
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,650
    25th
    $28,750
    50th (median)
    $42,790
    75th
    $50,420
    90th
    $60,650

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 52% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 48% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,900
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $45,950
    Napa, CA $45,940
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $45,510
    Grants Pass, OR $45,100
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $45,100

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,370
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,430
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $39,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in York, PA is $20.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in York, PA is 3.1% 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 York?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $21,650 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,750.