Light Truck Drivers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $45,010 +2% vs national
Median hourly $21.64
10th percentile $29,750
90th percentile $90,360
Employed locally 8,370
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,750
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $45,010
    75th
    $59,990
    90th
    $90,360

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 58% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 42% 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 Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,750
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,560
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $40,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Indianapolis, IN is $21.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,750 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.