Light Truck Drivers Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $38,790 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.65
10th percentile $23,410
90th percentile $94,230
Employed locally 660
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,410
    25th
    $30,880
    50th (median)
    $38,790
    75th
    $49,620
    90th
    $94,230

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 62% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 38% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,750
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $43,720
    Kentucky $42,710
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $42,030
    Elizabethtown, KY $40,480
    Paducah, KY-IL $39,300

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,200
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,300
    Bus Drivers, School $39,450
    Driver/Sales Workers $24,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Bowling Green, KY is $18.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.56 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Bowling Green, KY is 12.1% below 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $23,410 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,880.