Light Truck Drivers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $44,210 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.26
10th percentile $30,780
90th percentile $60,050
Employed locally 520
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,780
    25th
    $43,470
    50th (median)
    $44,210
    75th
    $48,040
    90th
    $60,050

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 59% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 41% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,900
    Fargo, ND-MN $47,520
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $47,100
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $46,290
    Rochester, MN $45,920
    St. Cloud, MN $44,970

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,660
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,160
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,440
    Bus Drivers, School$46,760
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38,590
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$32,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Mankato, MN is $21.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Mankato, MN is 0.2% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $30,780 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,470.