Light Truck Drivers pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for light truck drivers is $21.95 an hour ($45,660 a year). About 3,110 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($44,860). Rhode Island ranks 19th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $17.22 | $35,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.95 | $45,660 |
| 75% of workers | $25.81 | $53,680 |
| 90% of workers | $35.00 | $72,810 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $45,900 | 5,170 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,190 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $34,230 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $63,610 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $36,300 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,010 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,320 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $58,700 |
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