Light Truck Drivers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $44,060 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.19
10th percentile $34,860
90th percentile $61,990
Employed locally 920
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,860
    25th
    $40,070
    50th (median)
    $44,060
    75th
    $47,230
    90th
    $61,990

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 48% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 52% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,200
    Boulder, CO $48,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,210
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,770

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,350
    Driver/Sales Workers $47,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,970
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $54,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Fort Collins, CO is $21.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.21 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 0.2% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $34,860 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,070.