Light Truck Drivers Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $37,920 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.23
10th percentile $26,230
90th percentile $58,460
Employed locally 430
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,230
    25th
    $35,430
    50th (median)
    $37,920
    75th
    $46,800
    90th
    $58,460

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Light Truck Drivers salary vs area income 68% Median Light Truck Drivers salary is 32% 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $49,620
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $48,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $48,040
    Billings, MT $48,000
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,900
    Washington $47,870

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,890
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,090
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,080
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,330
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Terre Haute?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Terre Haute, IN is $18.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.76 or more per hour.

    Is Terre Haute above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Terre Haute, IN is 14.1% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $26,230 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,430.