Light Truck Drivers Salary in Nevada
Light Truck Drivers in Nevada have a median of $43,760 a year, below the national $44,860 (−2%); the state ranks 33rd of 51 states by median. That is 8% less than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Every neighbouring state pays more: Oregon, California, Utah, Arizona and Idaho range from $44,370 in Idaho to $47,150 in Oregon. Nevada employs 9,520 light truck drivers, 6.13 per 1,000 jobs, the 32nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.97 is close to the national share.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $15.03 | $18.48 | $21.04 | $24.58 | $33.50 | $22.89 | 9,520 | 6.13 | 0.97 |
| Annual | $31,270 | $38,440 | $43,760 | $51,130 | $69,690 | $47,610 | ||||
| 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
- 33rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 32nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.97
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.13
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada'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 Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $21.45 | $44,620 | $30,980 | $62,790 | 160 | 5.04 | 0.80 |
| Reno, NV | $21.12 | $43,930 | $35,290 | $69,690 | 2,320 | 8.41 | 1.33 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $20.75 | $43,150 | $30,430 | $70,040 | 6,510 | 5.73 | 0.91 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $21.05 | $43,780 | $30,860 | $63,670 | 430 | 4.84 | 0.77 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $21.04 | $43,760 | 9,520 | 0.97 |
| Arizona | $21.70 | $45,140 | 18,400 | 0.90 |
| California | $22.50 | $46,790 | 111,950 | 0.97 |
| Idaho | $21.33 | $44,370 | 7,120 | 1.31 |
| Oregon | $22.67 | $47,150 | 11,120 | 0.89 |
| Utah | $22.05 | $45,860 | 9,930 | 0.90 |
See the national page for Light Truck Drivers (every state ranked) and the Nevada 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 Nevada 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.