Light Truck Drivers Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,860 -21% vs national
Median hourly $16.76
10th percentile $21,780
90th percentile $49,720
Employed locally 810
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,780
    25th
    $26,760
    50th (median)
    $34,860
    75th
    $44,220
    90th
    $49,720

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,680
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,260
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,800
    Bus Drivers, School$39,760
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$39,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$52,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Central Kentucky is $16.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.11 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Central Kentucky is 21% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $21,780 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,760.