Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $44,420 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.35
10th percentile $28,960
90th percentile $64,500
Employed locally 680
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,960
    25th
    $36,210
    50th (median)
    $44,420
    75th
    $49,750
    90th
    $64,500

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,380
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,440
    Bus Drivers, School $47,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southwest Minnesota is $21.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Minnesota is 0.6% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $28,960 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,210.