Light Truck Drivers Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $42,050 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.22
10th percentile $28,440
90th percentile $64,440
Employed locally 230
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,440
    25th
    $32,100
    50th (median)
    $42,050
    75th
    $53,610
    90th
    $64,440

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 66% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 34% 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
    Boise City, ID $48,520
    Lewiston, ID-WA $48,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $48,180
    Idaho $47,910
    Midland, TX $47,060
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $45,710

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,820
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,910
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,970
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,400
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Pocatello, ID is $20.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Pocatello, ID is 4.7% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,440 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,100.