Light Truck Drivers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for light truck drivers is $20.41 an hour ($42,450 a year). About 25,170 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($44,860). Virginia ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.82 | $28,740 |
| 25% of workers | $16.91 | $35,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.41 | $42,450 |
| 75% of workers | $22.94 | $47,710 |
| 90% of workers | $30.66 | $63,770 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $42,520 | 420 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $42,260 | 670 |
| Richmond | $41,720 | 4,790 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $41,600 | 5,040 |
| Winchester | $39,290 | 550 |
| Roanoke | $37,010 | 880 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $35,580 | 420 |
| Lynchburg | $35,140 | 460 |
| Harrisonburg | $34,930 | 300 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $56,860 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $46,920 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $37,180 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $62,070 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $38,670 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $50,710 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $37,820 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $49,680 |
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