How much does a light truck driver make in Denver?
$49,360a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $23.73 an hour or $4,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.73
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 9,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,610Median: $49,360Highest 10%: $82,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,610 | $19.04 | |
| 25th | $45,860 | $22.05 | |
| Median | $49,360 | $23.73 | |
| 75th | $59,350 | $28.53 | |
| 90th | $82,250 | $39.54 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| Boulder, CO | $49,990 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $47,510 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,280 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $46,020 |
| Pueblo, CO | $44,050 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $43,960 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $132,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $121,400 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $79,260 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $77,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $69,250 |
| Bus Driver | $66,590 |
| Material Moving Worker | $65,110 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $63,900 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $61,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $23.73 ($49,360 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $49,360 against $44,860 nationally, 10% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $48,410, so Denver pays 2% more.
Where does Denver rank for light truck driver pay?
17 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,250 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.