Light Truck Drivers salary in North Carolina — GUPPI −10.3%
What is the wage premium for Light Truck Drivers in North Carolina?
North Carolina pays $39,910/year for Light Truck Drivers (BLS OEWS May 2025) — −10.3% below the national employment-weighted average of $44,480. Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI): −10.3%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Pay Premium Index
North Carolina ranks #44 of 51 states for Light Truck Drivers pay. National employment-weighted average: $44,480.
How this is calculatedState median
$39,910
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$44,480
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#44
of 51 states
Light Truck Drivers — GUPPI by US state
All states where BLS publishes a median, ranked highest premium first. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100.
| # | State | Median salary | GUPPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $57,190 | +28.6% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $49,330 | +10.9% |
| 3 | Washington | $49,070 | +10.3% |
| 4 | Minnesota | $48,880 | +9.9% |
| 5 | Colorado | $48,410 | +8.8% |
| 6 | Maryland | $48,150 | +8.3% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $48,110 | +8.2% |
| 8 | North Dakota | $47,950 | +7.8% |
| 9 | Illinois | $47,380 | +6.5% |
| 10 | Oregon | $47,150 | +6.0% |
| 11 | New Jersey | $46,820 | +5.3% |
| 12 | California | $46,790 | +5.2% |
| 13 | Montana | $46,420 | +4.4% |
| 14 | New York | $46,330 | +4.2% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $46,260 | +4.0% |
| 16 | Hawaii | $45,930 | +3.3% |
| 17 | Utah | $45,860 | +3.1% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $45,670 | +2.7% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $45,660 | +2.7% |
| 20 | Missouri | $45,500 | +2.3% |
| 21 | Arizona | $45,140 | +1.5% |
| 22 | Vermont | $45,090 | +1.4% |
| 23 | Tennessee | $45,050 | +1.3% |
| 24 | Indiana | $44,560 | +0.2% |
| 25 | Maine | $44,550 | +0.2% |
| 26 | Connecticut | $44,500 | +0.0% |
| 27 | Idaho | $44,370 | −0.2% |
| 28 | Nebraska | $44,120 | −0.8% |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $44,120 | −0.8% |
| 30 | Georgia | $44,050 | −1.0% |
| 31 | Delaware | $43,990 | −1.1% |
| 32 | Wyoming | $43,780 | −1.6% |
| 33 | Nevada | $43,760 | −1.6% |
| 34 | Kansas | $43,730 | −1.7% |
| 35 | South Dakota | $43,240 | −2.8% |
| 36 | Kentucky | $43,230 | −2.8% |
| 37 | Michigan | $43,000 | −3.3% |
| 38 | Iowa | $42,750 | −3.9% |
| 39 | Ohio | $42,600 | −4.2% |
| 40 | Texas | $42,500 | −4.5% |
| 41 | Virginia | $42,450 | −4.6% |
| 42 | New Mexico | $42,360 | −4.8% |
| 43 | Florida | $41,810 | −6.0% |
| 44 | North Carolina ← | $39,910 | −10.3% |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $39,840 | −10.4% |
| 46 | Louisiana | $39,440 | −11.3% |
| 47 | West Virginia | $38,860 | −12.6% |
| 48 | Alabama | $38,490 | −13.5% |
| 49 | Mississippi | $38,140 | −14.3% |
| 50 | South Carolina | $37,680 | −15.3% |
| 51 | Arkansas | $37,080 | −16.6% |
See how your salary compares — GUPPI calculator
Pick a US state and enter your gross annual salary. We show how it compares to the BLS state median for Light Truck Drivers and to the national average (GUPPI).
BLS median salary for Light Truck Drivers in North Carolina: $39,910 per year — 10.3% below the national average.
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BLS OEWS May 2025. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. Full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do Light Truck Drivers earn in North Carolina?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Light Truck Drivers in North Carolina is $39,910. This is the midpoint — half of Light Truck Driverss in the state earn more, half earn less.
- Is North Carolina a high-paying state for Light Truck Drivers?
- North Carolina pays −10.3% below the national employment-weighted average for Light Truck Drivers (GUPPI −10.3%). No — employers in North Carolina pay below the national average for this role.
- What is the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI) for Light Truck Drivers in North Carolina?
- GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. For Light Truck Drivers in North Carolina: ($39,910 − $44,480) / $44,480 × 100 = −10.3%. See the methodology page for full formula and data source details.
- How does North Carolina compare to other states for Light Truck Drivers salaries?
- North Carolina ranks #44 of 51 states where BLS publishes a median wage for Light Truck Drivers, based on the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI −10.3%). Top-ranked state: Alaska (GUPPI +28.6%, median $57,190).
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · May 2025 state estimates · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All occupations