Light Truck Drivers Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $43,980 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.15
10th percentile $28,710
90th percentile $63,850
Employed locally 1,360
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,710
    25th
    $37,820
    50th (median)
    $43,980
    75th
    $49,960
    90th
    $63,850

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$42,340
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,300
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,100
    Bus Drivers, School$46,760
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$41,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northwest Minnesota is $21.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Northwest Minnesota is 0.4% below 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,710 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,820.