Light Truck Drivers Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $36,840 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.71
10th percentile $21,560
90th percentile $57,140
Employed locally 680
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,560
    25th
    $28,980
    50th (median)
    $36,840
    75th
    $44,850
    90th
    $57,140

    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 East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,500
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,530
    Bus Drivers, School $37,100
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $45,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in East Kentucky is $17.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in East Kentucky is 16.5% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $21,560 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,980.