Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,600 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.40
10th percentile $34,030
90th percentile $64,660
Employed locally 580
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,030
    25th
    $38,850
    50th (median)
    $46,600
    75th
    $53,910
    90th
    $64,660

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,080
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,250
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,550
    Driver/Sales Workers$39,950
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southwest Colorado is $22.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.46 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Colorado is 5.6% above 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $34,030 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,850.