Light Truck Drivers Salary
Light Truck Drivers in Lexington Park, MD make a median of $37,740 a year, or about $18.14 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.76), that's roughly $37,455 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,833/month, about 70.3% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $38K get you in Lexington Park?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Lexington Park’s Regional Price Parity (100.76). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Lexington Park
Pay for light truck drivers in Lexington Park runs about 16% below the U.S. median of $45K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,833/month, which is 71.5% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 100.76) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for light truck driverss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for light truck drivers in metros near Lexington Park, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $48K | $46K |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $53K | $56K |
| Salisbury | $48K | $50K |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $46K | $45K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Lexington Park, MD
Entry-level light truck drivers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $60K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.
Light Truck Drivers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Light Truck Drivers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $57K | +27% | 1,790 |
| District of Columbia | $49K | +10% | 540 |
| Washington | $49K | +9% | 23,290 |
| Minnesota | $49K | +9% | 17,360 |
| Colorado | $48K | +8% | 15,810 |
| Maryland | $48K | +7% | 18,420 |
| Massachusetts | $48K | +7% | 23,350 |
| North Dakota | $48K | +7% | 1,950 |
| Illinois | $47K | +6% | 47,190 |
| Oregon | $47K | +5% | 11,120 |
| New Jersey | $47K | +4% | 33,900 |
| California | $47K | +4% | 111,950 |
| Montana | $46K | +3% | 2,960 |
| New York | $46K | +3% | 56,490 |
| New Hampshire | $46K | +3% | 4,670 |
| Hawaii | $46K | +2% | 3,690 |
| Utah | $46K | +2% | 9,930 |
| Wisconsin | $46K | +2% | 19,140 |
| Rhode Island | $46K | +2% | 3,110 |
| Missouri | $46K | +1% | 16,210 |
| Arizona | $45K | +1% | 18,400 |
| Vermont | $45K | +1% | 2,050 |
| Tennessee | $45K | +0% | 33,710 |
| Indiana | $45K | -1% | 19,880 |
| Maine | $45K | -1% | 3,120 |
| Connecticut | $45K | -1% | 10,720 |
| Idaho | $44K | -1% | 7,120 |
| Nebraska | $44K | -2% | 4,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $44K | -2% | 42,380 |
| Georgia | $44K | -2% | 26,050 |
| Delaware | $44K | -2% | 4,200 |
| Wyoming | $44K | -2% | 1,450 |
| Nevada | $44K | -2% | 9,520 |
| Kansas | $44K | -3% | 9,140 |
| South Dakota | $43K | -4% | 4,820 |
| Kentucky | $43K | -4% | 15,630 |
| Michigan | $43K | -4% | 26,160 |
| Iowa | $43K | -5% | 9,680 |
| Ohio | $43K | -5% | 35,130 |
| Texas | $43K | -5% | 78,540 |
| Virginia | $42K | -5% | 25,170 |
| New Mexico | $42K | -6% | 4,220 |
| Florida | $42K | -7% | 67,390 |
| North Carolina | $40K | -11% | 31,810 |
| Oklahoma | $40K | -11% | 10,020 |
| Louisiana | $39K | -12% | 14,300 |
| West Virginia | $39K | -13% | 3,330 |
| Alabama | $38K | -14% | 13,980 |
| Mississippi | $38K | -15% | 7,030 |
| South Carolina | $38K | -16% | 11,950 |
| Arkansas | $37K | -17% | 9,340 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a light truck driver afford a 2BR apartment alone in Lexington Park?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $38K, rent takes 71.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,833/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $800/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for light truck drivers in Lexington Park?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new light truck drivers typically earn — is $31K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,872/month. At HUD’s $1,833/month FMR, rent would take 98% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is light truck driver a high-paying job in Lexington Park?
Local pay runs 16% below the national median — $38K here vs. $45K nationally.
How does Lexington Park compare to the national average for light truck drivers?
Lexington Park pays $38K median vs. the U.S. average of $45K — that’s -16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.76), the purchasing-power equivalent is $37K — below the national median.
How much do light truck drivers make in Lexington Park, MD?
The median is $37,740 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,200, and experienced light truck drivers can clear $60,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Lexington Park?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,562/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,833/month, which eats 71.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a light truck drivers salary go in Lexington Park?
Lexington Park has a Regional Price Parity of 100.76 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median light truck drivers salary is worth about $37,455 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do light truck drivers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.