Light Truck Drivers Salary in Pennsylvania
At $44,120 a year, the median for light truck drivers in Pennsylvania is close to the national median of $44,860 (−2%); Pennsylvania ranks 28th of 51 states by median. That is 11% less than the median across all occupations in Pennsylvania ($49,690). Among neighbouring states, Maryland, New Jersey and New York pay more (up to $48,150 in Maryland) and Delaware, Ohio and West Virginia pay less (down to $38,860 in West Virginia). Pennsylvania employs 42,380 light truck drivers, 6.99 per 1,000 jobs, the 6th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.10 is close to the national share.
Pennsylvania vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Pennsylvania | Hourly | $13.25 | $16.90 | $21.21 | $26.26 | $39.51 | $23.01 | 42,380 | 6.99 | 1.10 |
| Annual | $27,560 | $35,140 | $44,120 | $54,630 | $82,170 | $47,870 | ||||
| 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
- 28th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 6th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.10
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.99
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania
16 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $23.09 | $48,020 | $28,370 | $93,830 | 3,470 | 10.34 | 1.64 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $22.11 | $45,980 | $27,190 | $84,150 | 1,310 | 7.12 | 1.13 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $21.99 | $45,740 | $32,220 | $82,170 | 20,930 | 7.22 | 1.14 |
| Lancaster, PA | $21.09 | $43,870 | $27,430 | $63,710 | 2,130 | 8.45 | 1.34 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $20.75 | $43,160 | $28,040 | $67,140 | 2,680 | 7.11 | 1.12 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $20.73 | $43,110 | $27,460 | $92,240 | 2,200 | 8.61 | 1.36 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $20.53 | $42,700 | $27,100 | $69,850 | 8,180 | 7.34 | 1.16 |
| Reading, PA | $20.23 | $42,080 | $27,540 | $62,780 | 1,250 | 7.17 | 1.13 |
| Williamsport, PA | $19.25 | $40,030 | $26,000 | $62,580 | 500 | 10.13 | 1.60 |
| Johnstown, PA | $19.10 | $39,720 | $24,640 | $63,350 | 450 | 9.36 | 1.48 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $19.04 | $39,590 | $26,030 | $61,330 | 160 | 4.94 | 0.78 |
| State College, PA | $18.88 | $39,270 | $23,100 | $96,860 | 300 | 4.36 | 0.69 |
| Altoona, PA | $18.72 | $38,940 | $24,790 | $58,540 | 530 | 9.09 | 1.44 |
| Erie, PA | $18.59 | $38,660 | $23,100 | $58,380 | 860 | 7.17 | 1.13 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $18.04 | $37,530 | $22,690 | $94,550 | 350 | 5.74 | 0.91 |
| Lebanon, PA | $17.75 | $36,910 | $22,960 | $59,150 | 340 | 6.36 | 1.01 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $18.72 | $38,940 | $24,960 | $70,150 | 1,250 | 6.69 | 1.06 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $18.72 | $38,940 | $23,580 | $58,850 | 1,150 | 7.69 | 1.22 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $17.00 | $35,360 | $23,740 | $62,350 | 660 | 5.11 | 0.81 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $16.70 | $34,740 | $22,330 | $52,120 | 790 | 5.66 | 0.90 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $21.21 | $44,120 | 42,380 | 1.10 |
| Delaware | $21.15 | $43,990 | 4,200 | 1.37 |
| Maryland | $23.15 | $48,150 | 18,420 | 1.05 |
| New Jersey | $22.51 | $46,820 | 33,900 | 1.25 |
| New York | $22.27 | $46,330 | 56,490 | 0.92 |
| Ohio | $20.48 | $42,600 | 35,130 | 1.00 |
| West Virginia | $18.68 | $38,860 | 3,330 | 0.75 |
See the national page for Light Truck Drivers (every state ranked) and the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.