Light Truck Drivers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $46,610 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.41
10th percentile $30,640
90th percentile $67,960
Employed locally 2,670
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,640
    25th
    $38,810
    50th (median)
    $46,610
    75th
    $55,510
    90th
    $67,960

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 54% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 46% 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
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,480
    Lewiston, ID-WA $48,300
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $48,030
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,900
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,640
    Sheboygan, WI $47,520

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,740
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,510
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,870
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,800
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Madison, WI is $22.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Madison, WI is 5.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $30,640 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,810.