Light Truck Drivers pay in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the median pay for light truck drivers is $18.68 an hour ($38,860 a year). About 3,330 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($44,860). West Virginia ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in West Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.52 | $23,950 |
| 25% of workers | $13.56 | $28,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.68 | $38,860 |
| 75% of workers | $25.26 | $52,530 |
| 90% of workers | $45.09 | $93,790 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in West Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $42,890 | 590 |
| Beckley | $40,010 | 260 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna | $38,970 | 180 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $37,790 | 840 |
| Wheeling | $37,710 | 310 |
| Weirton-Steubenville | $37,190 | 140 |
| Morgantown | $32,170 | 130 |
West Virginia unemployment rate: 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 West Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $49,480 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $28,790 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $57,700 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $41,670 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $27,950 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $46,620 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $33,360 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $39,260 |
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