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Light Truck Drivers in Kentucky earned a median of $43,230 a year ($20.78 an hour) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $44,860; 15,630 were employed there, ranking #36 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $43,230 | $44,860 |
| Mean annual wage | $48,880 | $48,770 |
| Median hourly wage | $20.78 | $21.57 |
| 10th percentile | $26,780 | $30,800 |
| 25th percentile | $33,510 | $37,270 |
| 75th percentile | $57,950 | $52,310 |
| 90th percentile | $84,040 | $80,310 |
| Employment | 15,630 | 983,300 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 7.816 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.24 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.