Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,360 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.85
10th percentile $27,470
90th percentile $58,790
Employed locally 670
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,470
    25th
    $32,430
    50th (median)
    $43,360
    75th
    $48,310
    90th
    $58,790

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,870
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,430
    Bus Drivers, School $47,080
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Southeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southeast Minnesota is $20.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.01 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southeast Minnesota is 1.8% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,470 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,430.