Light Truck Drivers salary in Oregon — GUPPI +6.0%
What is the wage premium for Light Truck Drivers in Oregon?
Oregon pays $47,150/year for Light Truck Drivers (BLS OEWS May 2025) — +6.0% above the national employment-weighted average of $44,480. Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI): +6.0%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Pay Premium Index
Oregon ranks #10 of 51 states for Light Truck Drivers pay. National employment-weighted average: $44,480.
How this is calculatedState median
$47,150
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$44,480
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#10
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 Oregon: $47,150 per year — 6.0% above 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 Oregon?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Light Truck Drivers in Oregon is $47,150. This is the midpoint — half of Light Truck Driverss in the state earn more, half earn less.
- Is Oregon a high-paying state for Light Truck Drivers?
- Oregon pays +6.0% above the national employment-weighted average for Light Truck Drivers (GUPPI +6.0%). Yes — employers in Oregon pay a meaningful premium for this role.
- What is the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI) for Light Truck Drivers in Oregon?
- GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. For Light Truck Drivers in Oregon: ($47,150 − $44,480) / $44,480 × 100 = +6.0%. See the methodology page for full formula and data source details.
- How does Oregon compare to other states for Light Truck Drivers salaries?
- Oregon ranks #10 of 51 states where BLS publishes a median wage for Light Truck Drivers, based on the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI +6.0%). 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