Light Truck Drivers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $48,990 +11% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $36,830
90th percentile $92,190
Employed locally 470
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,830
    25th
    $42,830
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $60,030
    90th
    $92,190

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 48% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 52% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,200
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,210
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,770
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,640

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,770
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,820
    Driver/Sales Workers $44,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,810
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $43,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Boulder, CO is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Boulder, CO is 11% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,830 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,830.