Light Truck Drivers Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,190 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.80
10th percentile $27,470
90th percentile $57,890
Employed locally 150
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,470
    25th
    $29,780
    50th (median)
    $41,190
    75th
    $48,530
    90th
    $57,890

    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,730
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,620
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,990
    Bus Drivers, School $46,590
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Northwestern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northwestern Wisconsin is $19.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.12 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Wisconsin above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 6.7% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,470 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,780.