Light Truck Drivers Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $45,920 +4% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $31,130
90th percentile $79,070
Employed locally 610
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,130
    25th
    $37,410
    50th (median)
    $45,920
    75th
    $57,630
    90th
    $79,070

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 51% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 49% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,900
    Fargo, ND-MN $47,520
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $47,100
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $46,290
    St. Cloud, MN $44,970
    Mankato, MN $44,210

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,840
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,890
    Bus Drivers, School $47,620
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Rochester, MN is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Rochester, MN is 4% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,130 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,410.