53-3033

Light Truck Drivers

Role Overview

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. Excludes “Couriers and Messengers” (43-5021) and “Driver/Sales Workers” (53-3031).

Recommended Majors

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Alaska	$52,000
Arizona	$47,910
Idaho	$47,910
Washington	$47,870
North Dakota	$47,750
District of Columbia	$47,620
Massachusetts	$47,450
Minnesota	$47,440
Colorado	$46,960
Wisconsin	$46,480
Illinois	$46,440
Maryland	$46,230
Montana	$46,220
New York	$46,040
New Jersey	$45,920

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for this career?

Projected growth and annual openings are from BLS Employment Projections. Use the sidebar for median salary and growth rate.

How does salary vary by state?

See the Salary by State table above for state-level median wages from OEWS data.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$44,140

Projected Growth (10yr)

+7.3%

Avg. annual openings

120.2k

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