Light Truck Drivers Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $46,340 +5% vs national
Median hourly $22.28
10th percentile $27,060
90th percentile $63,070
Employed locally 140
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,060
    25th
    $36,830
    50th (median)
    $46,340
    75th
    $48,340
    90th
    $63,070

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $47,670
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,970
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,990
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,510
    Driver/Sales Workers $32,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northwest Nebraska is $22.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Northwest Nebraska is 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,060 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,830.