Light Truck Drivers pay range in Jonesboro
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,840 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in Jonesboro earn between $29,650 and $46,470.
- $26K10th
- $30K25th
- $36KMedian
- $46K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,220 | $3,518 | $20.30 |
| Median | $36,500 | $3,042 | $17.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,650 | $2,471 | $14.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,470 | $3,872 | $22.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in Jonesboro vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in Jonesboro earn 3% less than the Arkansas average ($43,670) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($48,770). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $44,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | $42,220 | $36,500 | $25,950 | $61,840 | 520 |
| Arkansas | $43,670 | $37,080 | $27,100 | $72,880 | 9,340 |
| 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 Jonesboro
On the average salary of $42,220, a single filer in Jonesboro takes home about $35,029 a year, or $2,919 a month and $1,347 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Is Jonesboro a good place for light truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jonesboro area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $42,220 buys what about $49,164 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Jonesboro ($42,240). A typical home costs $205,822, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other Arkansas cities
Jonesboro ranks 3rd of 5 Arkansas metro areas for this job; Fayetteville pays the most ($46,780).
- Fayetteville$46,780
- Little Rock$43,150
- Jonesboro$42,220
- Fort Smith$41,040
- Hot Springs$39,390
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 Jonesboro: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in Jonesboro?
$20.30 an hour on average, and $17.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in Jonesboro?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in Jonesboro?
About $35,029 a year ($2,919 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,220. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do light truck drivers earn more in Jonesboro than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Jonesboro, AR (27860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.37, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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