Light Truck Drivers Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,310 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.78
10th percentile $27,690
90th percentile $59,980
Employed locally 540
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,690
    25th
    $33,400
    50th (median)
    $45,310
    75th
    $49,830
    90th
    $59,980

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,580
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,790
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $55,190
    Bus Drivers, School $49,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Western Wisconsin is $21.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.53 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Western Wisconsin is 2.7% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $27,690 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,400.