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Light Truck Drivers is a notable career in the 53 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Light Truck Drivers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 53-3033 |
| title | Light Truck Drivers |
| onet code | 53-3033.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 53 |
| tot emp | 994,410 |
| a mean | 47,950 |
| a median | 44,140 |
| a pct10 | 29,580 |
| a pct25 | 36,670 |
| a pct75 | 52,460 |
| a pct90 | 79,630 |
| h mean | 23 |
| h median | 21 |
The day-to-day work of a light truck drivers typically centers on obey traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and Speaking. Across the top 7 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.09 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working light truck drivers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (74.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Alaska at $52,000 and lowest in West Virginia at $36,110 — a 1.4× spread. The top five states (Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Washington, North Dakota) average $48,688. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $52,000 | $60,900 | $37,230 | $98,190 | 1,090 |
| Arizona | $47,910 | $51,450 | $33,460 | $90,340 | 18,100 |
| Idaho | $47,910 | $51,730 | $31,160 | $94,340 | 7,440 |
| Washington | $47,870 | $52,920 | $36,940 | $72,210 | 22,170 |
| North Dakota | $47,750 | $51,700 | $31,880 | $90,200 | 2,140 |
| District of Columbia | $47,620 | $50,040 | $35,360 | $68,680 | 570 |
| Massachusetts | $47,450 | $51,700 | $34,760 | $76,680 | 19,360 |
| Minnesota | $47,440 | $50,010 | $30,330 | $70,160 | 18,650 |
| Colorado | $46,960 | $50,450 | $36,450 | $70,040 | 13,810 |
| Wisconsin | $46,480 | $47,750 | $29,960 | $65,640 | 19,020 |
| Illinois | $46,440 | $51,120 | $30,590 | $85,380 | 48,940 |
| Maryland | $46,230 | $50,960 | $31,950 | $79,380 | 19,350 |
| Montana | $46,220 | $48,690 | $31,670 | $67,980 | 3,360 |
| New York | $46,040 | $50,390 | $34,260 | $75,380 | 52,290 |
| New Jersey | $45,920 | $49,610 | $34,790 | $70,450 | 35,290 |
| Oregon | $45,710 | $49,510 | $35,760 | $67,560 | 12,090 |
| California | $45,500 | $51,120 | $36,200 | $81,720 | 117,250 |
| Rhode Island | $45,240 | $48,400 | $29,370 | $72,280 | 3,500 |
| New Hampshire | $44,980 | $45,340 | $28,710 | $62,200 | 4,980 |
| Vermont | $44,420 | $48,580 | $29,830 | $90,700 | 2,020 |
| Hawaii | $44,310 | $48,160 | $32,340 | $73,530 | 2,800 |
| Connecticut | $44,240 | $48,780 | $32,640 | $77,850 | 10,900 |
| South Dakota | $44,090 | $44,780 | $28,710 | $59,490 | 4,380 |
| Iowa | $43,910 | $46,890 | $28,310 | $87,830 | 8,940 |
| Utah | $43,760 | $46,560 | $32,480 | $68,900 | 9,870 |
| Tennessee | $43,680 | $49,830 | $27,810 | $88,750 | 30,680 |
| Virginia | $43,200 | $46,340 | $28,510 | $66,750 | 24,570 |
| Indiana | $43,070 | $47,560 | $28,070 | $82,710 | 22,330 |
| Georgia | $42,950 | $47,510 | $27,640 | $82,630 | 28,510 |
| Nebraska | $42,940 | $47,470 | $28,020 | $90,120 | 3,720 |
| Kentucky | $42,710 | $48,310 | $25,570 | $87,630 | 17,920 |
| Kansas | $42,620 | $45,710 | $26,120 | $90,200 | 10,310 |
| Missouri | $42,600 | $46,710 | $28,440 | $70,730 | 16,360 |
| Delaware | $42,550 | $45,890 | $28,640 | $69,190 | 3,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,430 | $44,770 | $22,760 | $69,880 | 42,360 |
| Nevada | $42,260 | $47,120 | $29,360 | $72,450 | 9,120 |
| Maine | $41,700 | $46,880 | $30,820 | $72,450 | 4,050 |
| New Mexico | $41,600 | $43,170 | $28,890 | $58,140 | 4,140 |
| Ohio | $41,430 | $45,750 | $26,920 | $85,690 | 35,510 |
| Wyoming | $41,030 | $44,680 | $18,420 | $91,990 | 1,560 |
| Texas | $40,760 | $46,470 | $26,340 | $88,560 | 71,660 |
| Michigan | $40,500 | $44,940 | $28,660 | $76,370 | 29,110 |
| Florida | $40,160 | $46,550 | $29,520 | $72,450 | 71,340 |
| South Carolina | $38,960 | $43,320 | $23,190 | $68,120 | 13,140 |
| Mississippi | $38,820 | $45,790 | $24,840 | $86,560 | 6,520 |
| North Carolina | $38,800 | $42,880 | $26,150 | $64,190 | 37,860 |
| Alabama | $38,130 | $43,240 | $27,270 | $66,250 | 15,080 |
| Oklahoma | $38,080 | $42,300 | $24,960 | $60,490 | 9,010 |
| Louisiana | $38,020 | $42,390 | $23,380 | $65,840 | 14,760 |
| Arkansas | $37,630 | $43,240 | $26,920 | $69,830 | 9,170 |
| West Virginia | $36,110 | $44,110 | $21,880 | $91,350 | 3,690 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for light truck drivers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Bulk Delivery Driver or Car Escort frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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