Light Truck Drivers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $42,400 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.39
10th percentile $29,140
90th percentile $59,510
Employed locally 190
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,140
    25th
    $37,970
    50th (median)
    $42,400
    75th
    $50,100
    90th
    $59,510

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 57% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 43% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,240
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $48,850
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,640
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $46,990
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $46,690

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,690
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,120
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$54,670
    Driver/Sales Workers$36,790
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Santa Fe, NM is $20.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.65 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 3.9% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,140 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,970.