Light Truck Drivers Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $45,500 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.88
10th percentile $30,640
90th percentile $61,580
Employed locally 780
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,640
    25th
    $36,280
    50th (median)
    $45,500
    75th
    $52,000
    90th
    $61,580

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 54% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,480
    Lewiston, ID-WA $48,300
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $48,030
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,900
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,640
    Sheboygan, WI $47,520

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,210
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,100
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,710
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$38,230
    Driver/Sales Workers$25,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Appleton, WI is $21.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.93 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Appleton, WI is 3.1% above the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Appleton?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $30,640 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,280.