Light Truck Drivers Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $38,760 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.64
10th percentile $25,670
90th percentile $71,460
Employed locally 410
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,670
    25th
    $32,780
    50th (median)
    $38,760
    75th
    $48,080
    90th
    $71,460

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 59% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 41% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $43,750
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $43,720
    Kentucky $42,710
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $42,030
    Elizabethtown, KY $40,480
    Paducah, KY-IL $39,300

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,000
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,790
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,270
    Driver/Sales Workers $32,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Owensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Owensboro, KY is $18.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.60 or more per hour.

    Is Owensboro above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Owensboro, KY is 12.2% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $25,670 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,780.