Light Truck Drivers pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,200 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in Huntington earn between $27,960 and $45,430.
- $23K10th
- $28K25th
- $38KMedian
- $45K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,080 | $3,507 | $20.23 |
| Median | $37,790 | $3,149 | $18.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,960 | $2,330 | $13.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,430 | $3,786 | $21.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in Huntington earn 10% less than the West Virginia average ($46,530) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($48,770). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $44,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $42,080 | $37,790 | $23,470 | $79,200 | 840 |
| West Virginia | $46,530 | $38,860 | $23,950 | $93,790 | 3,330 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $42,080, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $34,881 a year, or $2,907 a month and $1,342 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $35,276 | $2,940 |
| Working in WV | $34,881 | $2,907 |
| Working in KY | $34,636 | $2,886 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for light truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $42,080 buys what about $47,590 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 6th of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($50,000).
- Charleston$50,000
- Beckley$46,900
- Parkersburg$45,140
- Wheeling$44,030
- Weirton$43,800
- Huntington$42,080
- Morgantown$36,360
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
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Light Truck Drivers salary in Huntington: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in Huntington?
$20.23 an hour on average, and $18.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in Huntington?
About $34,881 a year ($2,907 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,080.
Do light truck drivers earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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