Light Truck Drivers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for light truck drivers is $21.42 an hour ($44,560 a year). About 19,880 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($44,860). Indiana ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.10 | $29,330 |
| 25% of workers | $17.83 | $37,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.42 | $44,560 |
| 75% of workers | $24.57 | $51,110 |
| 90% of workers | $44.27 | $92,080 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kokomo | $50,790 | 280 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $46,950 | 590 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $46,490 | 250 |
| Muncie | $45,900 | 220 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $45,180 | 7,530 |
| Fort Wayne | $43,650 | 1,760 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $43,310 | 620 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $43,300 | 1,110 |
| Evansville | $43,130 | 1,070 |
| Columbus | $42,470 | 210 |
| Bloomington | $42,180 | 230 |
| Terre Haute | $40,370 | 460 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,290 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,650 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $36,250 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,880 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $32,780 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $50,060 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $81,260 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $50,020 |
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