Light Truck Drivers Salary in Oregon
The median for light truck drivers in Oregon is $47,150 a year, somewhat above the national $44,860 (+5%); the state ranks 10th of 51 states by median. That is 17% less than the median across all occupations in Oregon ($57,000). Among neighbouring states, Washington pays more (up to $49,070 in Washington) and California, Idaho and Nevada pay less (down to $43,760 in Nevada). Oregon employs 11,120 light truck drivers, 5.65 per 1,000 jobs, the 27th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.89 is close to the national share.
Oregon vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oregon | Hourly | $17.64 | $20.37 | $22.67 | $25.98 | $35.13 | $24.73 | 11,120 | 5.65 | 0.89 |
| Annual | $36,680 | $42,360 | $47,150 | $54,040 | $73,070 | $51,440 | ||||
| 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
- 10th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 27th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.89
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.65
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oregon'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 Oregon
8 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $22.94 | $47,720 | $37,950 | $77,180 | 7,340 | 6.07 | 0.96 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $22.87 | $47,580 | $34,850 | $94,730 | 90 | 2.79 | 0.44 |
| Bend, OR | $22.30 | $46,380 | $36,490 | $96,880 | 640 | 5.92 | 0.94 |
| Salem, OR | $22.27 | $46,330 | $37,070 | $69,500 | 1,090 | 5.80 | 0.92 |
| Medford, OR | $22.06 | $45,880 | $35,100 | $69,260 | 640 | 7.18 | 1.14 |
| Corvallis, OR | $21.73 | $45,200 | $33,620 | $61,650 | 90 | 2.30 | 0.36 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $21.59 | $44,920 | $34,920 | $71,300 | 710 | 4.52 | 0.71 |
| Albany, OR | $21.57 | $44,870 | $35,240 | $62,120 | 180 | 3.84 | 0.61 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $20.75 | $43,150 | $32,950 | $59,120 | 190 | 3.84 | 0.61 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $20.64 | $42,930 | $33,190 | $93,810 | 480 | 4.21 | 0.67 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $20.42 | $42,480 | $31,770 | $69,280 | 310 | 4.19 | 0.66 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $22.67 | $47,150 | 11,120 | 0.89 |
| California | $22.50 | $46,790 | 111,950 | 0.97 |
| Idaho | $21.33 | $44,370 | 7,120 | 1.31 |
| Nevada | $21.04 | $43,760 | 9,520 | 0.97 |
| Washington | $23.59 | $49,070 | 23,290 | 1.04 |
See the national page for Light Truck Drivers (every state ranked) and the Oregon 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 Oregon 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.