Light Truck Drivers pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for light truck drivers is $21.88 an hour ($45,500 a year). About 16,210 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($44,860). Missouri ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.12 | $29,370 |
| 25% of workers | $17.58 | $36,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.88 | $45,500 |
| 75% of workers | $27.60 | $57,410 |
| 90% of workers | $45.06 | $93,710 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $47,150 | 7,180 |
| St. Joseph | $46,470 | 340 |
| Kansas City | $45,290 | 8,020 |
| Springfield | $43,800 | 1,570 |
| Jefferson City | $42,790 | 250 |
| Columbia | $42,710 | 560 |
| Joplin | $42,050 | 540 |
| Cape Girardeau | $35,020 | 210 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $54,550 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,190 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $40,200 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,880 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $37,050 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $51,410 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $50,840 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $41,410 |
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