Light Truck Drivers Salary in Northeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,600 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $28,290
90th percentile $92,470
Employed locally 170
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,290
    25th
    $32,430
    50th (median)
    $45,600
    75th
    $51,100
    90th
    $92,470

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,840
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,080
    Bus Drivers, School $48,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,980
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Northeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northeast Minnesota is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.09 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Northeast Minnesota is 3.3% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,290 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,430.