SOC 53-3033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Light Truck Drivers — Northwest Colorado
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northwest Colorado, CO is $47,520 per year, close to the national median of $44,860 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northwest Colorado, CO is $47,520 per year, close to the national median of $44,860 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $43,780 and $52,120. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,090 and the ninetieth at $62,640.
The area has 570 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Boulder records the highest median at $49,990. Of the 345 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 266th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,090 | −17.3% |
| 25th | $43,780 | −2.4% |
| Median (50th) | $47,520 | +5.9% |
| 75th | $52,120 | +16.2% |
| 90th | $62,640 | +39.6% |
| Mean | $50,160 | +11.8% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $49,990 | 530 | |
| 2 | Denver | $49,360 | 9,500 | |
| 3 | Fort Collins | $47,510 | 1,100 | |
| 4 | Greeley | $46,280 | 570 | |
| 5 | Colorado Springs | $46,020 | 1,690 | |
| 6 | Pueblo | $44,050 | 350 | |
| 7 | Grand Junction | $43,960 | 440 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwest Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $47,520 buys what $46,091 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,091US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,520 a year, 5.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,090 to $62,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 570 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $49,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Light Truck Drivers in Northwest Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $47,520, or $22.85 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,860, so pay in Northwest Colorado, CO is 5.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northwest Colorado, CO earns more than $62,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,090 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boulder, at $49,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 570 jobs in this occupation in Northwest Colorado, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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