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Light Truck Drivers
AUTOMATION RISK
91%
risk level
POLLING
There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
WAGES
$38,280
or $18.40 hourly
VOLUME
1,010,040
as of 2021
What is the risk of automation?
Qualities required for this occupation:
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Social Perceptiveness (47)
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions (44)
Assisting and Caring for Others (40)
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What have our users voted the risk to be?
This occupation has been voted '63%' by our users to be fully automated within the next two decades.
Our visitors have voted that it's quite likely this occupation will be replaced by robots/AI. This is further validated by the automation risk level we have generated, which suggests a 91% chance of automation.
How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?
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How quickly is this occupation growing?
The number of 'Light Truck Drivers' job openings is expected to rise 10% by 2031
'Light Truck Drivers' is expected to be a very fast growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
What are the median wages for 'Light Truck Drivers' in the United States?
In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Light Truck Drivers' was $38,280, or $18.40 hourly
'Light Truck Drivers' are paid 16.3% lower than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
How many people are employed as light truck drivers?
As of 2021 there were 1,010,040 people employed as Light Truck Drivers within the United States.
This represents around 0.72% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 139 people are employed as Light Truck Drivers.
Job description
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle.
SOC Code: 53-3033.00
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