Light Truck Drivers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for light truck drivers is $19.19 an hour ($39,910 a year). About 31,810 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($44,860). North Carolina ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.73 | $26,490 |
| 25% of workers | $15.74 | $32,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.19 | $39,910 |
| 75% of workers | $22.45 | $46,700 |
| 90% of workers | $29.49 | $61,340 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $46,600 | 230 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $42,860 | 9,560 |
| Asheville | $40,980 | 1,430 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $40,730 | 1,820 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $40,650 | 3,030 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $39,840 | 3,800 |
| Greenville | $39,470 | 480 |
| Fayetteville | $39,160 | 1,050 |
| Wilmington | $39,070 | 1,170 |
| Winston-Salem | $38,360 | 2,040 |
| Goldsboro | $38,140 | 290 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $38,070 | 1,220 |
| Burlington | $37,940 | 370 |
| Rocky Mount | $36,850 | 310 |
| Jacksonville | $32,420 | 240 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $51,530 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $43,420 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $36,540 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,990 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $48,230 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $31,980 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $39,100 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $48,000 |
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