SOC 53-3033 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Light Truck Drivers — West South Dakota
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Light Truck Drivers in West South Dakota, SD is $44,120 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 West South Dakota, SD is $44,120 per year, close to the national median of $44,860 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $31,340 and $48,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,370 and the ninetieth at $56,980.
Employment stands at 560, or 8.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Rapid City records the highest median at $43,250. Of the 281 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 188th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,370 | −39.0% |
| 25th | $31,340 | −30.1% |
| Median (50th) | $44,120 | −1.6% |
| 75th | $48,640 | +8.4% |
| 90th | $56,980 | +27.0% |
| Mean | $42,730 | −4.7% |
Other metro areas in South Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid City | $43,250 | 800 | |
| 2 | Sioux Falls | $42,890 | 2,080 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West South Dakota run 11.4% below the national average, so the median of $44,120 goes as far as $49,797 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,797US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,120 a year, 1.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,370 to $56,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 560 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rapid City, at $43,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Light Truck Drivers in West South Dakota, SD?
The median annual wage is $44,120, or $21.21 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 West South Dakota, SD is 1.6% 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 West South Dakota, SD earns more than $56,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,370 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 Rapid City, at $43,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 560 jobs in this occupation in West South Dakota, SD. 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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