Light Truck Drivers pay in New Haven
In New Haven (CT), the median pay for light truck drivers is $21.25 an hour ($44,200 a year). About 1,790 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($44,860). It is about the same as the Connecticut median ($44,500).
Pay range for light truck drivers in New Haven (CT)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.35 | $34,010 |
| 25% of workers | $17.47 | $36,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.25 | $44,200 |
| 75% of workers | $24.20 | $50,340 |
| 90% of workers | $34.38 | $71,520 |
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 (this page) | $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 New Haven (CT)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $61,040 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $62,160 |
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