Light Truck Drivers Salary in Kentucky
Light Truck Drivers in Kentucky earn a median of $43,230 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($44,860)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,630
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,780; the top 10% earn over $84,040. Nationally the range is $30,800 to $80,310.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$43,100 median in Kentucky
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers$56,410 median in Kentucky
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$54,550 median in Kentucky
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33,580 median in Kentucky
Light Truck Drivers pay in Kentucky
How much do light truck drivers make in Kentucky?
The median is $43,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,780 and the top 10% earn over $84,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for light truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $44,860). Living costs are not included.