DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 245 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 994,410 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Light Truck Drivers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POPSY POP LLC | $21,840 | 7 | -50.5% |
| 2 | The Avant Group, LLC | $20,259 | 177 | -54.1% |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $47,840 | +4.7% | 1 |
| California | $39,458 | -13.3% | 1 |
| Florida | $34,000 | -15.3% | 1 |
| Illinois | $30,638 | -34% | 3 |
| Utah | $30,056 | -31.3% | 1 |
| New Jersey | $27,851 | -39.4% | 3 |
| Massachusetts | $26,478 | -44.2% | 7 |
| Alabama | $22,672 | -40.5% | 1 |
| Virginia | $22,318 | -48.3% | 1 |
| Nebraska | $21,934 | -48.9% | 4 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Light Truck Drivers positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 98% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| The Avant Group, LLC | None | $20,259 |
| POPSY POP LLC | None | $21,840 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Light Truck Drivers is Transportation and Warehousing at $21,144.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 245 DOL filings, the median salary for a Light Truck Drivers is $22,027, ranging from $20,259 to $22,318.
The 90th percentile salary is $79,630 according to BLS data.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Light Truck Drivers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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