Light Truck Drivers Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,380 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.34
10th percentile $35,800
90th percentile $63,650
Employed locally 540
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,800
    25th
    $40,420
    50th (median)
    $44,380
    75th
    $50,160
    90th
    $63,650

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,770
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,210
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $63,840
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $41,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northwest Colorado is $21.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.12 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Northwest Colorado is 0.5% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $35,800 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,420.