Light Truck Drivers Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $44,570 +1% vs national
Median hourly $21.43
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $91,490
Employed locally 280
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $34,240
    50th (median)
    $44,570
    75th
    $55,650
    90th
    $91,490

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 74% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 26% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,620
    Tucson, AZ $46,350
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $44,760
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,530
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $43,890

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $32,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,400
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,130
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $36,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,950
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Yuma, AZ is $21.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Yuma, AZ is 1% above 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,240.