Wyoming Median
$43,780
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $44,860
State Rank
#32 of 51
1,450 employed here
How much does a Light Truck Driver make in Wyoming?
Light Truck Drivers in Wyoming take home a median of $43,780 annually — roughly $21.05 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $44,860.
Within Wyoming, entry-level pay starts around $27,530 while the top 10% make $94,640 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $33,910 and $51,840 a year.
Light Truck Driver salary range in Wyoming
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $27,530 | $13.24 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $33,910 | $16.30 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $43,780 | $21.05 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $51,840 | $24.92 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $94,640 | $45.50 |
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How Wyoming compares
Wyoming ranks 32nd out of 51 states and territories for Light Truck Driver pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Light Truck Driver salary in other states
Alaska $57,190District of Columbia $49,330Washington $49,070Minnesota $48,880Colorado $48,410Maryland $48,150Massachusetts $48,110North Dakota $47,950Illinois $47,380Oregon $47,150New Jersey $46,820California $46,790Montana $46,420New York $46,330New Hampshire $46,260Hawaii $45,930Utah $45,860Wisconsin $45,670Rhode Island $45,660Missouri $45,500Arizona $45,140Vermont $45,090Tennessee $45,050Indiana $44,560Maine $44,550Connecticut $44,500Idaho $44,370Nebraska $44,120Pennsylvania $44,120Georgia $44,050Delaware $43,990Nevada $43,760Kansas $43,730South Dakota $43,240Kentucky $43,230Michigan $43,000Iowa $42,750Ohio $42,600Texas $42,500Virginia $42,450New Mexico $42,360Florida $41,810North Carolina $39,910Oklahoma $39,840Louisiana $39,440West Virginia $38,860Alabama $38,490Mississippi $38,140South Carolina $37,680Arkansas $37,080
Working as a Light Truck Driver in Wyoming
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 Wyoming pay ($43,780) 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 Wyoming?
The median Light Truck Driver salary in Wyoming is $43,780 per year, or about $21.05 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $27,530 at the entry level to $94,640 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Wyoming pay compare to the national average?
Wyoming pays Light Truck Drivers about 2% less than the national median of $44,860. Wyoming ranks 32nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Wyoming a good state for Light Truck Drivers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $43,780 a year. About 1,450 Light Truck Drivers are employed in Wyoming. 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 Wyoming?
The highest-paying occupations in Wyoming include Surgeon, All Other ($387,880), Physician, All Other ($342,800), Family Medicine Physician ($264,580), 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.