The average annual wage of the occupations is $46,090 and $22 per hour. 1 vocational program could be taken for the Light Truck Drivers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 1,003,960 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Light Truck Drivers is $6,258. The average length of the programs is 254 hours and the average completion time is 2.98 months.
The following 1 vocational program is required or helpful to prepare Light Truck Drivers. Total 238 schools are offering certificate programs.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 238 | $6,258 | $314 | 254 Hours | 2.98 Months |
The following 19 occupations are related to Light Truck Drivers.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 199K | $111,870 | $54 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | 105K | $52,460 | $25 |
| Couriers and Messengers | 72,010 | $38,350 | $18 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | 206K | $50,830 | $24 |
| Postal Service Clerks | 78,130 | $59,240 | $28 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | 332K | $59,340 | $29 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 844K | $42,730 | $21 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | 463K | $38,230 | $18 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,044K | $55,990 | $27 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | 185K | $59,860 | $29 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | 205K | $36,920 | $18 |
| Taxi Drivers | 17,770 | $35,120 | $17 |
| Locomotive Engineers | 32,390 | $75,870 | $36 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | 46,490 | $72,220 | $35 |
| Transportation Inspectors | 27,670 | $83,920 | $40 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | 779K | $45,720 | $22 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | 135K | $47,810 | $23 |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | 11,400 | $60,530 | $29 |
The following 245 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Light Truck Drivers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.