Light Truck Drivers pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for light truck drivers is $23.72 an hour ($49,330 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($44,860). District of Columbia ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.22 | $37,890 |
| 25% of workers | $22.08 | $45,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.72 | $49,330 |
| 75% of workers | $27.48 | $57,160 |
| 90% of workers | $33.36 | $69,400 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $46,360 | 16,390 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Driver/Sales Workers | $41,600 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $64,250 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $64,170 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $69,870 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $55,450 |
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