Light Truck Driver Salary in Idaho (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Light Truck Drivers in Idaho, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Idaho Median
$44,370
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.33
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $44,860
State Rank
#27 of 51
7,120 employed here

How much does a Light Truck Driver make in Idaho?

A Light Truck Driver working in Idaho earns a median salary of $44,370 per year, or about $21.33 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $44,860 for this occupation.

Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $31,950 while the top 10% make $95,830 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $38,230 and $57,320 a year.

Light Truck Driver salary range in Idaho

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,950$15.36
25th percentile (early career)$38,230$18.38
50th percentile (median)$44,370$21.33
75th percentile (experienced)$57,320$27.56
90th percentile (top earners)$95,830$46.07

How Idaho compares

Idaho ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories for Light Truck Driver pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Alaska$57,190
2District of Columbia$49,330
3Washington$49,070
4Minnesota$48,880
5Colorado$48,410

Working as a Light Truck Driver in Idaho

Nationally, about 983,000 people work as Light Truck Drivers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Idaho pay ($44,370) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Light Truck Driver make in Idaho?
The median Light Truck Driver salary in Idaho is $44,370 per year, or about $21.33 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,950 at the entry level to $95,830 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Light Truck Drivers about 1% less than the national median of $44,860. Idaho ranks 27th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Light Truck Drivers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $44,370 a year. About 7,120 Light Truck Drivers are employed in Idaho. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.