Light Truck Drivers
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16,220 | $35,300 | $16.97 | |
| Alaska | 1,520 | $48,340 | $23.24 | |
| Arizona | 18,460 | $44,210 | $21.26 | |
| Arkansas | 9,190 | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| California | 121,060 | $46,350 | $22.28 | |
| Colorado | 16,300 | $44,820 | $21.55 | |
| Connecticut | 10,810 | $44,360 | $21.33 | |
| Delaware | 3,770 | $40,980 | $19.70 | |
| District of Columbia | 870 | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| Florida | 59,380 | $39,190 | $18.84 | |
| Georgia | 32,840 | $39,650 | $19.06 | |
| Hawaii | 3,770 | $41,290 | $19.85 | |
| Idaho | 6,100 | $43,710 | $21.01 | |
| Illinois | 57,470 | $46,320 | $22.27 | |
| Indiana | 23,960 | $41,270 | $19.84 | |
| Iowa | 7,810 | $39,370 | $18.93 | |
| Kansas | 8,160 | $41,860 | $20.12 | |
| Kentucky | 14,650 | $43,560 | $20.94 | |
| Louisiana | 16,850 | $36,430 | $17.52 | |
| Maine | 4,960 | $39,090 | $18.79 | |
| Maryland | 25,190 | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| Massachusetts | 23,560 | $46,270 | $22.25 | |
| Michigan | 24,630 | $42,230 | $20.30 | |
| Minnesota | 17,800 | $46,030 | $22.13 | |
| Mississippi | 8,850 | $41,500 | $19.95 | |
| Missouri | 17,870 | $43,300 | $20.82 | |
| Montana | 3,540 | $43,860 | $21.09 | |
| Nebraska | 4,920 | $41,500 | $19.95 | |
| Nevada | 8,820 | $40,490 | $19.47 | |
| New Hampshire | 5,170 | $39,320 | $18.91 | |
| New Jersey | 22,970 | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| New Mexico | 4,590 | $39,760 | $19.12 | |
| New York | 53,340 | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| North Carolina | 33,290 | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| North Dakota | 2,910 | $45,690 | $21.97 | |
| Ohio | 31,790 | $41,840 | $20.12 | |
| Oklahoma | 11,090 | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| Oregon | 13,590 | $42,910 | $20.63 | |
| Pennsylvania | 41,950 | $41,050 | $19.74 | |
| Rhode Island | 3,410 | $44,220 | $21.26 | |
| South Carolina | 13,800 | $38,190 | $18.36 | |
| South Dakota | 3,940 | $39,440 | $18.96 | |
| Tennessee | 35,220 | $41,780 | $20.09 | |
| Texas | 76,310 | $41,990 | $20.19 | |
| Utah | 12,120 | $41,080 | $19.75 | |
| Vermont | 2,280 | $40,630 | $19.54 | |
| Virginia | 22,830 | $40,500 | $19.47 | |
| Washington | 23,230 | $45,360 | $21.81 | |
| West Virginia | 4,150 | $38,880 | $18.69 | |
| Wisconsin | 21,110 | $41,870 | $20.13 | |
| Wyoming | 1,620 | $42,860 | $20.61 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks and buses, delivery vehicles, for-hire vehicles and other commercial vehicles, or to instruct commerical vehicle operators. Includes instruction in operating gas, diesel, or electrically-powered vehicles; loading and unloading cargo or passengers; reporting delays or accidents on the road; verifying load against shipping papers; arranging transportation for personnel; and keeping records of receipts and fares.
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL
Certificate
Bevill State Community College
Jasper, AL
Certificate
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ
Certificate
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
Certificate
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$42,630 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as light truck drivers.
- Less than high school 16%
- High school graduate 47%
- College dropout 23%
- Associate’s degree 7%
- Bachelor’s degree 6%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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