SOC 53-3033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Light Truck Drivers — Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Light Truck Drivers in Terre Haute, IN is $40,370 per year, 10.0% below the national median of $44,860.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Light Truck Drivers in Terre Haute, IN is $40,370 per year, 10.0% below the national median of $44,860. Half of workers earn between $36,690 and $42,800. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,790 and the ninetieth at $53,590.
Employment stands at 460, or 7.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kokomo records the highest median at $50,790. Of the 278 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 203rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,790 | −35.8% |
| 25th | $36,690 | −18.2% |
| Median (50th) | $40,370 | −10.0% |
| 75th | $42,800 | −4.6% |
| 90th | $53,590 | +19.5% |
| Mean | $41,290 | −8.0% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kokomo | $50,790 | 280 | |
| 2 | Elkhart | $46,950 | 590 | |
| 3 | Michigan City | $46,490 | 250 | |
| 4 | Muncie | $45,900 | 220 | |
| 5 | Indianapolis | $45,180 | 7,530 | |
| 6 | Fort Wayne | $43,650 | 1,760 | |
| 7 | Lafayette | $43,310 | 620 | |
| 8 | South Bend | $43,300 | 1,110 | |
| 9 | Evansville | $43,130 | 1,070 | |
| 10 | Columbus | $42,470 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Terre Haute run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $40,370 goes as far as $43,269 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,269US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,370 a year, 10.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,790 to $53,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 460 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kokomo, at $50,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Light Truck Drivers in Terre Haute, IN?
The median annual wage is $40,370, or $19.41 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 Terre Haute, IN is 10.0% lower. 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 Terre Haute, IN earns more than $53,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,790 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 Kokomo, at $50,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 460 jobs in this occupation in Terre Haute, IN. 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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