Light Truck Drivers Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $43,990 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.15
10th percentile $27,420
90th percentile $80,870
Employed locally 750
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,420
    25th
    $34,980
    50th (median)
    $43,990
    75th
    $55,120
    90th
    $80,870

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 67% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 33% 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 Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,430
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,670
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,840
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,910
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Elkhart, IN is $21.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Elkhart, IN is 0.3% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,420 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,980.