Light Truck Drivers salary
in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Middle 50%
- $39,170–$50,340
- vs U.S. median
- +2%
- Metro rank
- #102 of 488
Light Truck Drivers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro earn a median of $45,790 a year, based on BLS estimates for 6,350 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% above the U.S. median of $44,860 and in line with the WI statewide median of $45,670. It ranks #102 of 488 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE6,350 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Light Truck Drivers pay in other WI metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $48,220 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $46,990 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $46,510 |
| Madison, WI | $46,120 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $46,040 |
| Wausau, WI | $45,560 |
| Green Bay, WI | $45,100 |
| Kenosha, WI | $44,710 |
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Questions
What is the average Light Truck Drivers salary in Milwaukee?
The BLS median is $45,790 a year (May 2025). Half of the 6,350 jobs pay between $39,170 and $50,340. The 10th percentile is $32,470 and the 90th is $69,040.
Is Milwaukee a high-paying metro for Light Truck Drivers?
That is 2% above the U.S. median of $44,860 and in line with the WI statewide median of $45,670. It ranks #102 of 488 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Light Truck Drivers make an hour in Milwaukee?
About $22.01 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $45,790 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.83–$24.20 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.