Light Truck Drivers pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for light truck drivers is $21.96 an hour ($45,670 a year). About 19,140 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($44,860). Wisconsin ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.59 | $30,340 |
| 25% of workers | $18.37 | $38,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.96 | $45,670 |
| 75% of workers | $25.33 | $52,690 |
| 90% of workers | $35.03 | $72,860 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $48,220 | 540 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $46,510 | 620 |
| Madison | $46,120 | 2,550 |
| Sheboygan | $46,040 | 320 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $45,790 | 6,350 |
| Wausau | $45,560 | 710 |
| Green Bay | $45,100 | 1,090 |
| Kenosha | $44,710 | 600 |
| Eau Claire | $44,400 | 640 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $44,180 | 350 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $43,490 | 490 |
| Appleton | $43,120 | 920 |
| Fond du Lac | $37,640 | 160 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,610 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $47,720 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $27,560 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $34,000 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,880 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $52,350 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $36,910 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $57,290 |
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