Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,220 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.86
10th percentile $23,480
90th percentile $62,020
Employed locally 980
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,480
    25th
    $29,570
    50th (median)
    $39,220
    75th
    $47,330
    90th
    $62,020

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,460
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,660
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,240
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,700
    Bus Drivers, School $45,680
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southern Indiana is $18.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.57 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southern Indiana is 11.1% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $23,480 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,570.