Light Truck Drivers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for light truck drivers is $18.50 an hour ($38,490 a year). About 13,980 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($44,860). Alabama ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.03 | $27,100 |
| 25% of workers | $15.09 | $31,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.50 | $38,490 |
| 75% of workers | $23.09 | $48,030 |
| 90% of workers | $37.62 | $78,240 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $42,800 | 1,610 |
| Birmingham | $40,080 | 3,730 |
| Mobile | $39,400 | 1,690 |
| Tuscaloosa | $37,880 | 520 |
| Decatur | $37,860 | 260 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $37,370 | 550 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $36,960 | 340 |
| Montgomery | $36,770 | 990 |
| Dothan | $36,400 | 540 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $36,210 | 440 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $36,190 | 320 |
| Gadsden | $34,600 | 230 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for light truck drivers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 107,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $52,120 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $44,880 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $57,700 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $39,190 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $30,960 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $48,790 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $54,890 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $34,820 |
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