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How much does a light truck driver make in St. Joseph?

$46,470a year

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the St. Joseph, MO-KS metro area. That is $22.34 an hour or $3,873 a month.

Hourly
$22.34
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
64 of 393
Jobs in the area
340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,130Median: $46,470Highest 10%: $92,090
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,130$14.49
25th$37,430$18.00
Median$46,470$22.34
75th$66,000$31.73
90th$92,090$44.27

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.

St. Louis, MO$47,150
Kansas City, MO$45,290
Springfield, MO$43,800
Jefferson City, MO$42,790
Columbia, MO$42,710
Joplin, MO$42,050
Cape Girardeau, MO$35,020
Light Truck Driver salary in Missouri Light Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in St. Joseph

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$66,010
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$56,330
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$49,140
Laborer and Freight$44,100
Bus Driver$43,490
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$42,030
Packer and Packager$38,290
Driver/Sales Worker$37,720
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,450
Stocker and Order Filler$36,640
Salaries for every job in St. Joseph, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a light truck driver make an hour in St. Joseph?

The median hourly pay in the St. Joseph, MO-KS metro area is $22.34 ($46,470 a year).

Do light truck drivers make more in St. Joseph than the national average?

Yes: $46,470 against $44,860 nationally, 4% more.

How does St. Joseph compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $45,500, so St. Joseph pays 2% more.

Where does St. Joseph rank for light truck driver pay?

64 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a light truck driver make starting out in St. Joseph?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,090 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.