How much does a light truck driver make in Minnesota?
$48,880a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in Minnesota. That is $23.50 an hour or $4,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.50
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,490Median: $48,880Highest 10%: $90,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,490 | $15.14 | |
| 25th | $39,760 | $19.12 | |
| Median | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 75th | $60,530 | $29.10 | |
| 90th | $90,340 | $43.43 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $49,670 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $47,880 |
| Rochester, MN | $47,460 |
| Fargo, ND | $47,170 |
| La Crosse, WI | $46,510 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $46,330 |
| Mankato, MN | $45,440 |
| Duluth, MN | $45,100 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $42,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for light truck drivers.
| 1. Alaska | $57,190 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $49,330 |
| 3. Washington | $49,070 |
| 4. Minnesota | $48,880 |
| 5. Colorado | $48,410 |
| 6. Maryland | $48,150 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $48,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $23.50 ($48,880 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $48,880 against $44,860 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for light truck driver pay?
Minnesota ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays light truck drivers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $49,670 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.