Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $35,350 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.99
10th percentile $26,750
90th percentile $58,190
Employed locally 300
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,750
    25th
    $28,050
    50th (median)
    $35,350
    75th
    $46,720
    90th
    $58,190

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,630
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,870
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,190
    Bus Drivers, School $40,410
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,050
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southwest Missouri is $16.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Missouri is 19.9% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,750 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,050.