Light Truck Drivers Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,680 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.96
10th percentile $31,490
90th percentile $63,180
Employed locally 310
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,490
    25th
    $37,240
    50th (median)
    $45,680
    75th
    $51,120
    90th
    $63,180

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,930
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,950
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,050
    Bus Drivers, School $46,040
    Driver/Sales Workers $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $21.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.21 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 3.5% above 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,490 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,240.