Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $36,620 -17% vs national
Median hourly $17.61
10th percentile $26,770
90th percentile $91,700
Employed locally 1,070
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,770
    25th
    $29,650
    50th (median)
    $36,620
    75th
    $48,690
    90th
    $91,700

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,630
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,760
    Bus Drivers, School $44,710
    Driver/Sales Workers $37,610
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southeast Missouri is $17.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southeast Missouri is 17% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,770 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,650.