Light Truck Driver Salary in Utah (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Utah Median
$45,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $44,860
State Rank
#17 of 51
9,930 employed here

How much does a Light Truck Driver make in Utah?

Light Truck Drivers in Utah take home a median of $45,860 annually — roughly $22.05 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $44,860.

Within Utah, entry-level pay starts around $33,970 while the top 10% make $64,670 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,710 and $48,170 a year.

Light Truck Driver salary range in Utah

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$33,970$16.33
25th percentile (early career)$39,710$19.09
50th percentile (median)$45,860$22.05
75th percentile (experienced)$48,170$23.16
90th percentile (top earners)$64,670$31.09

How Utah compares

Utah ranks 17th 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 Utah

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 Utah pay ($45,860) 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 Utah?
The median Light Truck Driver salary in Utah is $45,860 per year, or about $22.05 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $33,970 at the entry level to $64,670 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Utah pay compare to the national average?
Utah pays Light Truck Drivers about 2% more than the national median of $44,860. Utah ranks 17th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Utah a good state for Light Truck Drivers?
Yes on pay — Utah pays above the national median for this occupation, at $45,860 a year. About 9,930 Light Truck Drivers are employed in Utah. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Utah?
The highest-paying occupations in Utah include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($437,170), Radiologist ($417,250), General Internal Medicine Physician ($331,720), 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.