Light Truck Drivers Salary in High Desert Utah

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,170 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.76
10th percentile $28,340
90th percentile $71,870
Employed locally 520
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,340
    25th
    $34,200
    50th (median)
    $43,170
    75th
    $49,780
    90th
    $71,870

    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 High Desert Utah

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,920
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,260
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,860
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,510
    Bus Drivers, School $62,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in High Desert Utah?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in High Desert Utah is $20.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.41 or more per hour.

    Is High Desert Utah above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in High Desert Utah is 2.2% 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 High Desert Utah?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,340 per year in High Desert Utah. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,200.