Light Truck Drivers pay range in Yuma
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,340 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in Yuma earn between $36,670 and $42,050.
- $32K10th
- $37K25th
- $40KMedian
- $42K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,690 | $3,474 | $20.04 |
| Median | $39,580 | $3,298 | $19.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,670 | $3,056 | $17.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,050 | $3,504 | $20.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in Yuma vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in Yuma earn 18% less than the Arizona average ($50,900) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($48,770). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $44,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma | $41,690 | $39,580 | $31,820 | $48,340 | 330 |
| Arizona | $50,900 | $45,140 | $34,660 | $92,590 | 18,400 |
| United States | $48,770 | $44,860 | $30,800 | $80,310 | 983,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Light Truck Drivers salary after taxes in Yuma
On the average salary of $41,690, a single filer in Yuma takes home about $35,029 a year, or $2,919 a month and $1,347 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Yuma a good place for light truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Yuma area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $41,690 buys what about $44,970 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Yuma ($44,170). A typical home costs $281,359, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other Arizona cities
Yuma ranks 7th of 7 Arizona metro areas for this job; Flagstaff pays the most ($55,190).
- Flagstaff$55,190
- Phoenix$52,140
- Sierra Vista$49,760
- Tucson$47,280
- Lake Havasu City$47,100
- Prescott Valley$45,980
- Yuma$41,690
Highest-paying cities for light truck drivers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,130).
- Anchorage, AK$64,130
- Memphis, TN$59,140
- San Francisco, CA$58,770
- Decatur, IL$57,850
- San Jose, CA$57,840
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Light Truck Drivers salary in Yuma: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in Yuma?
$20.05 an hour on average, and $19.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in Yuma?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in Yuma?
About $35,029 a year ($2,919 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,690.
Do light truck drivers earn more in Yuma than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($48,770).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3033; area Yuma, AZ (49740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.