Light Truck Drivers Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $39,030 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.76
10th percentile $26,720
90th percentile $70,860
Employed locally 650
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,720
    25th
    $34,610
    50th (median)
    $39,030
    75th
    $54,350
    90th
    $70,860

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 65% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 35% 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 Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,830
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,160
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $43,120
    Driver/Sales Workers $37,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Joplin, MO-KS is $18.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 11.6% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,720 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,610.