How much does a light truck driver make in St. Louis?
$47,150a year
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $22.67 an hour or $3,929 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.67
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 7,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $47,150Highest 10%: $93,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $40,090 | $19.27 | |
| Median | $47,150 | $22.67 | |
| 75th | $59,280 | $28.50 | |
| 90th | $93,710 | $45.05 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for light truck drivers.
| St. Joseph, MO | $46,470 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $127,600 |
| Captain | $94,990 |
| Commercial Pilot | $91,540 |
| Transportation Inspector | $77,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,790 |
| Bus Driver | $61,080 |
| Tank Car | $60,950 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $60,750 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $58,240 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $57,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a light truck driver make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $22.67 ($47,150 a year).
Do light truck drivers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $47,150 against $44,860 nationally, 5% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $45,500, so St. Louis pays 4% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for light truck driver pay?
49 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a light truck driver make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,710 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.