Light Truck Drivers Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $46,790 +6% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $31,670
90th percentile $66,010
Employed locally 270
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,670
    25th
    $36,840
    50th (median)
    $46,790
    75th
    $57,130
    90th
    $66,010

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 71% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 29% 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
    Bozeman, MT $49,550
    Billings, MT $48,000
    Missoula, MT $46,220
    Helena, MT $45,880
    Binghamton, NY $39,570
    Sumter, SC $35,870

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,920
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,870
    Driver/Sales Workers $41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,100
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $33,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Great Falls, MT is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.08 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Great Falls, MT is 6% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,670 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,840.