Light Truck Drivers pay in South Dakota
In South Dakota, the median pay for light truck drivers is $20.79 an hour ($43,240 a year). About 4,820 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($44,860). South Dakota ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in South Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.23 | $27,520 |
| 25% of workers | $16.46 | $34,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.79 | $43,240 |
| 75% of workers | $23.42 | $48,720 |
| 90% of workers | $28.56 | $59,400 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in South Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | $43,250 | 800 |
| Sioux Falls | $42,890 | 2,080 |
South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (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 South Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,690 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $47,410 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $45,050 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $43,920 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $60,760 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $36,310 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $39,730 |
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