Light Truck Drivers Salary in Minot, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minot, ND

Median annual salary $47,670 +8% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $34,390
90th percentile $69,550
Employed locally 250
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,390
    25th
    $38,730
    50th (median)
    $47,670
    75th
    $53,820
    90th
    $69,550

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 60% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 40% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,300
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,480
    Bismarck, ND $48,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Fargo, ND-MN $47,520

    Related occupations in Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,880
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,570
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,130
    Driver/Sales Workers $38,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Minot, ND is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Minot, ND is 8% 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $34,390 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,730.