Light Truck Drivers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,340 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in Minneapolis earn between $43,150 and $61,700.
- $34K10th
- $43K25th
- $50KMedian
- $62K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,710 | $4,559 | $26.30 |
| Median | $49,670 | $4,139 | $23.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,150 | $3,596 | $20.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,700 | $5,142 | $29.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in Minneapolis earn 3% more than the Minnesota average ($52,860) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($48,770). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $44,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $54,710 | $49,670 | $34,070 | $90,340 | 11,560 |
| Minnesota | $52,860 | $48,880 | $31,490 | $90,340 | 17,360 |
| United States | $48,770 | $44,860 | $30,800 | $80,310 | 983,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Light Truck Drivers salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $54,710, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $43,943 a year, or $3,662 a month and $1,690 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $44,331 | $3,694 |
| Working in MN | $43,943 | $3,662 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for light truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $54,710 buys what about $52,193 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for light truck drivers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,130).
- Anchorage, AK$64,130
- Memphis, TN$59,140
- San Francisco, CA$58,770
- Decatur, IL$57,850
- San Jose, CA$57,840
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Light Truck Drivers salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$26.30 an hour on average, and $23.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $43,943 a year ($3,662 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,710. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do light truck drivers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more than the U.S. average for this job ($48,770).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3033; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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