Light Truck Drivers Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $40,100 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.28
10th percentile $28,070
90th percentile $70,570
Employed locally 300
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,070
    25th
    $33,600
    50th (median)
    $40,100
    75th
    $54,130
    90th
    $70,570

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 55% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 45% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,240
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,200
    Montana $46,220
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $45,850
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $45,820

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,820
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47,800
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41,380
    Bus Drivers, School$38,280
    Driver/Sales Workers$38,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Jefferson City, MO is $19.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.57 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Jefferson City, MO is 9.2% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,070 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,600.