How much does a light truck driver make in Owensboro?
$39,700a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Owensboro, KY metro area. That is $19.09 an hour or $3,308 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.09
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 277 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,780Median: $39,700Highest 10%: $74,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,780 | $13.36 | |
| 25th | $33,920 | $16.31 | |
| Median | $39,700 | $19.09 | |
| 75th | $49,510 | $23.80 | |
| 90th | $74,050 | $35.60 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| Louisville, KY | $47,150 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $44,070 |
| Lexington, KY | $42,810 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $42,790 |
| Clarksville, TN | $42,420 |
| Paducah, KY | $41,720 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $39,270 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,790 |
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Salaries for every job in Owensboro, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Owensboro?
The median hourly pay in the Owensboro, KY metro area is $19.09 ($39,700 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Owensboro than the national average?
No: $39,700 against $44,860 nationally, 12% less.
How does Owensboro compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $43,230, so Owensboro pays 8% less.
Where does Owensboro rank for light truck driver pay?
277 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Owensboro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,050 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.