Light Truck Drivers Salary in West Virginia
Light Truck Drivers in West Virginia have a median of $38,860 a year, below the national $44,860 (−13%); the state ranks 47th of 51 states by median. That is 14% less than the median across all occupations in West Virginia ($45,300). Every neighbouring state pays more: Maryland, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia range from $42,450 in Virginia to $48,150 in Maryland. West Virginia employs 3,330 light truck drivers, 4.74 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.75 means it is less common in West Virginia than nationally.
West Virginia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| West Virginia | Hourly | $11.52 | $13.56 | $18.68 | $25.26 | $45.09 | $22.37 | 3,330 | 4.74 | 0.75 |
| Annual | $23,950 | $28,200 | $38,860 | $52,530 | $93,790 | $46,530 | ||||
| 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
- 47th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.75
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.74
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of West Virginia'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 West Virginia
10 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching West Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $25.57 | $53,190 | $33,160 | $87,430 | 1,610 | 15.06 | 2.38 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $22.29 | $46,360 | $34,980 | $76,170 | 16,390 | 5.23 | 0.83 |
| Charleston, WV | $20.62 | $42,890 | $24,340 | $93,730 | 590 | 5.68 | 0.90 |
| Beckley, WV | $19.23 | $40,010 | $24,040 | $93,790 | 260 | 6.01 | 0.95 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $18.89 | $39,290 | $25,840 | $75,310 | 550 | 8.08 | 1.28 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $18.73 | $38,970 | $23,520 | $94,200 | 180 | 5.04 | 0.80 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $18.17 | $37,790 | $23,470 | $79,200 | 840 | 6.00 | 0.95 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $18.13 | $37,710 | $26,020 | $92,860 | 310 | 5.41 | 0.86 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $17.88 | $37,190 | $23,650 | $94,000 | 140 | 3.89 | 0.61 |
| Morgantown, WV | $15.47 | $32,170 | $23,740 | $48,720 | 130 | 1.92 | 0.30 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $19.55 | $40,660 | $23,730 | $94,660 | 330 | 4.34 | 0.69 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $17.75 | $36,920 | $22,060 | $93,810 | 780 | 5.38 | 0.85 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $18.68 | $38,860 | 3,330 | 0.75 |
| Kentucky | $20.78 | $43,230 | 15,630 | 1.24 |
| Maryland | $23.15 | $48,150 | 18,420 | 1.05 |
| Ohio | $20.48 | $42,600 | 35,130 | 1.00 |
| Pennsylvania | $21.21 | $44,120 | 42,380 | 1.10 |
| Virginia | $20.41 | $42,450 | 25,170 | 0.97 |
See the national page for Light Truck Drivers (every state ranked) and the West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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.