Light Truck Drivers pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for light truck drivers is $22.67 an hour ($47,150 a year). About 11,120 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($44,860). Oregon ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.64 | $36,680 |
| 25% of workers | $20.37 | $42,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.67 | $47,150 |
| 75% of workers | $25.98 | $54,040 |
| 90% of workers | $35.13 | $73,070 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $47,720 | 7,340 |
| Grants Pass | $47,580 | 90 |
| Bend | $46,380 | 640 |
| Salem | $46,330 | 1,090 |
| Medford | $45,880 | 640 |
| Corvallis | $45,200 | 90 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $44,920 | 710 |
| Albany | $44,870 | 180 |
Oregon 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 Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $61,980 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $50,760 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $41,080 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,400 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $37,310 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $54,980 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $49,420 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $45,170 |
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