Light Truck Drivers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $43,730 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.02
10th percentile $28,610
90th percentile $61,050
Employed locally 1,850
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,610
    25th
    $36,880
    50th (median)
    $43,730
    75th
    $51,010
    90th
    $61,050

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 54% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 46% 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
    Rapid City, SD $43,830
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $42,240
    Gadsden, AL $33,580

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,990
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,610
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,620
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,600
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $21.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,610 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,880.