Light Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $44,310 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.31
10th percentile $31,190
90th percentile $63,710
Employed locally 230
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,190
    25th
    $34,510
    50th (median)
    $44,310
    75th
    $55,650
    90th
    $63,710

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,880
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,700
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,340
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,030
    Bus Drivers, School $44,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Southwest Montana is $21.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Montana is 0.4% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,190 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,510.