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How much does a light truck driver make in Lincoln?

$44,050a year

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $21.18 an hour or $3,671 a month.

Hourly
$21.18
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
142 of 393
Jobs in the area
700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,830Median: $44,050Highest 10%: $81,030
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,830$13.86
25th$37,410$17.99
Median$44,050$21.18
75th$48,400$23.27
90th$81,030$38.96

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.

Omaha, NE$45,080
Grand Island, NE$44,920
Sioux City, IA$43,080
Light Truck Driver salary in Nebraska Light Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$81,790
Crane and Tower Operator$77,500
Bus Driver$61,120
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,270
Bus Driver$55,760
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$48,190
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$46,330
Conveyor Operator and Tender$42,910
Laborer and Freight$40,450
Driver/Sales Worker$36,610
Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Lincoln?

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $21.18 ($44,050 a year).

Do light truck drivers make more in Lincoln than the national average?

No: $44,050 against $44,860 nationally, 2% less.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $44,120, so Lincoln pays 0% more.

Where does Lincoln rank for light truck driver pay?

142 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Lincoln?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,030 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.