Light Truck Drivers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for light truck drivers is $23.59 an hour ($49,070 a year). About 23,290 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($44,860). Washington ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.22 | $37,890 |
| 25% of workers | $21.59 | $44,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.59 | $49,070 |
| 75% of workers | $27.57 | $57,350 |
| 90% of workers | $35.62 | $74,080 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Longview-Kelso | $49,970 | 250 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $49,590 | 14,680 |
| Bellingham | $48,720 | 420 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $48,560 | 560 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $47,780 | 440 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $46,570 | 770 |
| Walla Walla | $46,520 | 90 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $45,820 | 660 |
| Yakima | $45,490 | 520 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $44,870 | 2,290 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $44,050 | 290 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $64,760 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $49,910 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,990 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $41,570 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $59,330 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $44,660 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $60,760 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $46,500 |
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