Light Truck Drivers Salary in Cheyenne, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cheyenne, WY

Median annual salary $36,830 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.71
10th percentile $18,260
90th percentile $94,210
Employed locally 290
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,260
    25th
    $18,290
    50th (median)
    $36,830
    75th
    $49,040
    90th
    $94,210

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 47% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 53% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $43,460
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $41,870
    Casper, WY $41,200
    Wyoming $41,030
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $40,610

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $45,590
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,650
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,210
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $61,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,140
    Driver/Sales Workers $45,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Cheyenne, WY is $17.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Cheyenne, WY is 16.6% 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 Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $18,260 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,290.