Light Truck Drivers Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $39,290 -11% vs national
Median hourly $18.89
10th percentile $25,390
90th percentile $58,870
Employed locally 1,600
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,390
    25th
    $34,850
    50th (median)
    $39,290
    75th
    $42,710
    90th
    $58,870

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 71% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 29% 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
    Columbus, OH $44,010
    Toledo, OH $43,850
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,750
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $42,150
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,590
    Ohio $41,430

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,140
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,110
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,790
    Driver/Sales Workers$35,370
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Youngstown, OH is $18.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Youngstown, OH is 11% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $25,390 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,850.