Light Truck Drivers Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $48,000 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.08
10th percentile $33,650
90th percentile $79,370
Employed locally 680
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,650
    25th
    $38,410
    50th (median)
    $48,000
    75th
    $58,330
    90th
    $79,370

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 64% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 36% 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
    Bozeman, MT $49,550
    Great Falls, MT $46,790
    Missoula, MT $46,220
    Helena, MT $45,880
    Binghamton, NY $39,570
    Sumter, SC $35,870

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,440
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,080
    Driver/Sales Workers $29,830
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Billings, MT is $23.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Billings, MT is 8.7% 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 Billings?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $33,650 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,410.