Light Truck Drivers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $43,760 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.04
10th percentile $35,000
90th percentile $70,320
Employed locally 5,840
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,000
    25th
    $42,130
    50th (median)
    $43,760
    75th
    $48,000
    90th
    $70,320

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 46% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 54% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $46,760
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $46,600
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,760
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,680
    Portland-South Portland, ME $44,640
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $44,440

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,390
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,790
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Salt Lake City, UT is $21.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.73 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 0.9% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $35,000 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,130.