Light Truck Drivers pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for light truck drivers is $22.67 an hour ($47,150 a year). About 6,340 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($44,860). It is 9% higher than the Kentucky median ($43,230).
Pay range for light truck drivers in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.62 | $28,330 |
| 25% of workers | $18.42 | $38,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.67 | $47,150 |
| 75% of workers | $31.54 | $65,610 |
| 90% of workers | $39.45 | $82,050 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $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 Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,000 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $46,190 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $39,140 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,010 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $49,480 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $51,950 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $55,640 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $61,100 |
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