Light Truck Drivers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $48,110 +9% vs national
Median hourly $23.13
10th percentile $32,210
90th percentile $67,380
Employed locally 390
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,210
    25th
    $39,520
    50th (median)
    $48,110
    75th
    $53,050
    90th
    $67,380

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 57% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 43% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Minot, ND $47,670
    Fargo, ND-MN $47,520

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,960
    Bus Drivers, School$46,590
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,210
    Driver/Sales Workers$37,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Bismarck, ND is $23.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Bismarck, ND is 9% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $32,210 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,520.