Light Truck Drivers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for light truck drivers is $20.43 an hour ($42,500 a year). About 78,540 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($44,860). Texas ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.52 | $28,120 |
| 25% of workers | $16.73 | $34,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.43 | $42,500 |
| 75% of workers | $24.12 | $50,170 |
| 90% of workers | $43.88 | $91,280 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $47,330 | 540 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $45,820 | 6,380 |
| Killeen-Temple | $44,750 | 640 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $44,050 | 25,890 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $43,920 | 19,050 |
| Waco | $42,640 | 660 |
| Odessa | $42,160 | 480 |
| Corpus Christi | $41,880 | 780 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $41,600 | 7,010 |
| Wichita Falls | $39,000 | 250 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $38,820 | 790 |
| Texarkana | $38,800 | 440 |
| Amarillo | $38,560 | 670 |
| Abilene | $38,090 | 400 |
| Tyler | $38,090 | 830 |
| Sherman-Denison | $37,560 | 310 |
| Victoria | $37,530 | 280 |
| Lubbock | $37,300 | 1,100 |
| College Station-Bryan | $37,250 | 520 |
| San Angelo | $36,570 | 230 |
| Eagle Pass | $36,320 | 80 |
| El Paso | $36,030 | 1,990 |
| Laredo | $35,770 | 850 |
| Longview | $35,770 | 440 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $35,360 | 580 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $56,290 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,450 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $35,850 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $60,550 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $47,320 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $35,600 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $48,470 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $39,260 |
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