Light Truck Drivers Salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Median annual salary $42,240 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.31
10th percentile $27,920
90th percentile $82,640
Employed locally 450
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,920
    25th
    $33,550
    50th (median)
    $42,240
    75th
    $49,550
    90th
    $82,640

    Sioux City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,027 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,770
    District of Columbia $47,620
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $45,850
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $45,820

    Related occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,560
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,900
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,660
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,000
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,320
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $20.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 4.3% 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 Sioux City?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,920 per year in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,550.