Light Truck Drivers Salary in Alabama
Light Truck Drivers in Alabama have a median of $38,490 a year, below the national $44,860 (−14%); the state ranks 48th of 51 states by median. That is 16% less than the median across all occupations in Alabama ($45,670). Among neighbouring states, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida pay more (up to $45,050 in Tennessee) and Mississippi pays less (down to $38,140 in Mississippi). Alabama employs 13,980 light truck drivers, 6.61 per 1,000 jobs, the 25th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.05 is close to the national share.
Alabama vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Alabama | Hourly | $13.03 | $15.09 | $18.50 | $23.09 | $37.62 | $21.12 | 13,980 | 6.61 | 1.05 |
| Annual | $27,100 | $31,390 | $38,490 | $48,030 | $78,240 | $43,930 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.81 | $17.92 | $21.57 | $25.15 | $38.61 | $23.45 | 983,300 | – | – |
| Annual | $30,800 | $37,270 | $44,860 | $52,310 | $80,310 | $48,770 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 48th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 25th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.05
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.61
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Alabama's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Alabama
13 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Alabama publish a row for light truck drivers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $20.58 | $42,800 | $29,330 | $84,280 | 1,610 | 6.05 | 0.96 |
| Birmingham, AL | $19.27 | $40,080 | $28,750 | $93,690 | 3,730 | 7.17 | 1.13 |
| Mobile, AL | $18.94 | $39,400 | $28,510 | $78,530 | 1,690 | 9.77 | 1.55 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $18.21 | $37,880 | $27,040 | $80,340 | 520 | 4.77 | 0.75 |
| Decatur, AL | $18.20 | $37,860 | $28,580 | $61,870 | 260 | 4.31 | 0.68 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $17.97 | $37,370 | $27,920 | $65,670 | 550 | 6.34 | 1.00 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $17.77 | $36,960 | $26,830 | $91,160 | 340 | 4.74 | 0.75 |
| Montgomery, AL | $17.68 | $36,770 | $26,970 | $79,490 | 990 | 5.95 | 0.94 |
| Dothan, AL | $17.50 | $36,400 | $23,540 | $66,900 | 540 | 8.87 | 1.40 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $17.47 | $36,330 | $25,100 | $49,980 | 590 | 5.05 | 0.80 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $17.41 | $36,210 | $24,930 | $91,470 | 440 | 7.83 | 1.24 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $17.40 | $36,190 | $27,300 | $83,830 | 320 | 7.36 | 1.16 |
| Gadsden, AL | $16.64 | $34,600 | $23,530 | $56,350 | 230 | 6.95 | 1.10 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $18.09 | $37,630 | $25,130 | $80,370 | 350 | 5.44 | 0.86 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $17.10 | $35,570 | $25,390 | $55,570 | 800 | 5.27 | 0.83 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $16.98 | $35,320 | $23,180 | $57,120 | 340 | 5.09 | 0.81 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $15.66 | $32,570 | $25,100 | $46,600 | 640 | 7.65 | 1.21 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $18.50 | $38,490 | 13,980 | 1.05 |
| Florida | $20.10 | $41,810 | 67,390 | 1.07 |
| Georgia | $21.18 | $44,050 | 26,050 | 0.84 |
| Mississippi | $18.34 | $38,140 | 7,030 | 0.96 |
| Tennessee | $21.66 | $45,050 | 33,710 | 1.63 |
See the national page for Light Truck Drivers (every state ranked) and the Alabama wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Alabama estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.