Light Truck Drivers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for light truck drivers is $20.78 an hour ($43,230 a year). About 15,630 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($44,860). Kentucky ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.88 | $26,780 |
| 25% of workers | $16.11 | $33,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.78 | $43,230 |
| 75% of workers | $27.86 | $57,950 |
| 90% of workers | $40.41 | $84,040 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $47,150 | 6,340 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $42,810 | 1,900 |
| Elizabethtown | $42,790 | 340 |
| Paducah | $41,720 | 540 |
| Owensboro | $39,700 | 390 |
| Bowling Green | $39,270 | 650 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $56,340 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $46,630 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $37,030 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $58,910 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $33,580 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $46,230 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $49,990 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $35,880 |
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