Career Profile Light Truck Drivers Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $38,000 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers drive a light vehicle primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. General Information Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle. Excludes Couriers and Messengers (43-5021) and Driver/Sales Workers (53-3031). Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Light Truck Drivers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 421 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 421 openings per year are projected for Light Truck Drivers. +16.7% Employment Change Employment for Light Truck Drivers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.7% between 2023 and 2028. $18.28 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $18.28/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.30, while experienced workers are paid $24.13. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 2,490 Light Truck Drivers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 2,907. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Light Truck Drivers are Couriers and Express Delivery Services, Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers, and Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Light Truck Drivers include English Language, Transportation, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Light Truck Drivers is HS diploma or less. 1% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
