Light Truck Drivers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$44,140
↑ 51.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Light Truck Drivers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Light Truck Drivers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 51.8% since 2011 ($29,080 → $44,140)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $44,140
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,140 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $42,470 | +5.1% |
| 2022 | $40,410 | +5.6% |
| 2021 | $38,280 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | $37,050 | +6.7% |
| 2019 | $34,730 | +5.9% |
| 2018 | $32,810 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | $31,450 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | $30,580 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | $29,850 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | $29,570 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | $29,170 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | $29,390 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | $29,080 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.