Light Truck Drivers pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for light truck drivers is $23.28 an hour ($48,410 a year). About 15,810 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($44,860). Colorado ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.90 | $37,230 |
| 25% of workers | $20.76 | $43,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.28 | $48,410 |
| 75% of workers | $26.94 | $56,040 |
| 90% of workers | $39.53 | $82,220 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $49,990 | 530 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $49,360 | 9,500 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $47,510 | 1,100 |
| Greeley | $46,280 | 570 |
| Colorado Springs | $46,020 | 1,690 |
| Pueblo | $44,050 | 350 |
| Grand Junction | $43,960 | 440 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for light truck drivers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 107,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $61,500 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $43,420 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $50,570 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,880 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $41,020 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $54,070 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $51,390 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $45,140 |
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