How much does a light truck driver make in Salt Lake City?
$46,990a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $22.59 an hour or $3,916 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.59
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 5,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,840Median: $46,990Highest 10%: $70,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,840 | $17.23 | |
| 25th | $43,230 | $20.78 | |
| Median | $46,990 | $22.59 | |
| 75th | $50,790 | $24.42 | |
| 90th | $70,150 | $33.73 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| Ogden, UT | $44,960 |
| St. George, UT | $43,600 |
| Logan, UT | $42,990 |
| Provo, UT | $42,790 |
Related jobs in Salt Lake City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $174,900 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $161,600 |
| Commercial Pilot | $99,720 |
| Transportation Inspector | $87,840 |
| Flight Attendant | $82,730 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $79,970 |
| Pump Operator | $67,550 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $66,140 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $63,100 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $62,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $22.59 ($46,990 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $46,990 against $44,860 nationally, 5% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $45,860, so Salt Lake City pays 2% more.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for light truck driver pay?
50 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,150 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.