Light Truck Drivers Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $44,970 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.62
10th percentile $29,660
90th percentile $60,490
Employed locally 1,030
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,660
    25th
    $39,140
    50th (median)
    $44,970
    75th
    $49,220
    90th
    $60,490

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 59% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 41% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,900
    Fargo, ND-MN $47,520
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $47,100
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $46,290
    Rochester, MN $45,920
    Mankato, MN $44,210

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $60,710
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,310
    Driver/Sales Workers $45,260
    Bus Drivers, School $47,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in St. Cloud, MN is $21.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.48 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in St. Cloud, MN is 1.9% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,660 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,140.