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How much does a light truck driver make in Rochester?

$47,460a year

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $22.82 an hour or $3,955 a month.

Hourly
$22.82
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
41 of 393
Jobs in the area
550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,780Median: $47,460Highest 10%: $96,830
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,780$15.28
25th$37,210$17.89
Median$47,460$22.82
75th$61,180$29.41
90th$96,830$46.55

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.

Minneapolis, MN$49,670
Grand Forks, ND$47,880
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
Light Truck Driver salary in Minnesota Light Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$66,650
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$62,500
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$62,180
Bus Driver$48,660
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,640
Laborer and Freight$46,360
Packer and Packager$42,520
Driver/Sales Worker$39,030
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,860
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$36,770
Salaries for every job in Rochester, MN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $22.82 ($47,460 a year).

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

Yes: $47,460 against $44,860 nationally, 6% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $48,880, so Rochester pays 3% less.

Where does Rochester rank for light truck driver pay?

41 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,830 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.