How much does a light truck driver make in Kentucky?
$43,230a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in Kentucky. That is $20.78 an hour or $3,603 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.78
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,780Median: $43,230Highest 10%: $84,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,780 | $12.88 | |
| 25th | $33,510 | $16.11 | |
| Median | $43,230 | $20.78 | |
| 75th | $57,950 | $27.86 | |
| 90th | $84,040 | $40.40 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $47,150 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $44,070 |
| Lexington, KY | $42,810 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $42,790 |
| Clarksville, TN | $42,420 |
| Paducah, KY | $41,720 |
| Owensboro, KY | $39,700 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $39,270 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for light truck drivers.
| 33. Nevada | $43,760 |
| 34. Kansas | $43,730 |
| 35. South Dakota | $43,240 |
| 36. Kentucky | $43,230 |
| 37. Michigan | $43,000 |
| 38. Iowa | $42,750 |
| 39. Ohio | $42,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $20.78 ($43,230 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $43,230 against $44,860 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for light truck driver pay?
Kentucky ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays light truck drivers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $47,150 a year.
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.