Light Truck Drivers pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for light truck drivers is $21.39 an hour ($44,500 a year). About 10,720 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($44,860). Connecticut ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.35 | $34,010 |
| 25% of workers | $17.94 | $37,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.39 | $44,500 |
| 75% of workers | $25.44 | $52,910 |
| 90% of workers | $35.78 | $74,420 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $46,430 | 2,260 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $44,370 | 4,370 |
| New Haven | $44,200 | 1,790 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $43,680 | 540 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $43,580 | 1,170 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,490 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $61,130 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $47,190 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $36,730 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $38,540 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $47,960 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $39,480 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $61,520 |
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