Light Truck Drivers Salary in Columbus, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, IN

Median annual salary $39,250 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.87
10th percentile $26,220
90th percentile $49,680
Employed locally 250
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,220
    25th
    $32,360
    50th (median)
    $39,250
    75th
    $43,550
    90th
    $49,680

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 49% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 51% 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $49,620
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Billings, MT $48,000
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,900
    Washington $47,870

    Related occupations in Columbus, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,010
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,040
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,160
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $53,340
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Columbus, IN is $18.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Columbus, IN is 11.1% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,220 per year in Columbus, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,360.