Light Truck Drivers Salary in North Dakota
The median for light truck drivers in North Dakota is $47,950 a year, somewhat above the national $44,860 (+7%); the state ranks 8th of 51 states by median. That is 9% less than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota pays more (up to $48,880 in Minnesota) and Montana and South Dakota pay less (down to $43,240 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 1,950 light truck drivers, 4.53 per 1,000 jobs, the 48th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.72 means it is less common in North Dakota than nationally.
North Dakota vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| North Dakota | Hourly | $16.23 | $18.24 | $23.05 | $27.00 | $44.44 | $24.97 | 1,950 | 4.53 | 0.72 |
| Annual | $33,750 | $37,950 | $47,950 | $56,160 | $92,440 | $51,940 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.81 | $17.92 | $21.57 | $25.15 | $38.61 | $23.45 | 983,300 | – | – |
| Annual | $30,800 | $37,270 | $44,860 | $52,310 | $80,310 | $48,770 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 8th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 48th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.72
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.53
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of North Dakota's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in North Dakota
4 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching North Dakota publish a row for light truck drivers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $23.12 | $48,090 | $33,090 | $75,140 | 340 | 4.79 | 0.76 |
| Minot, ND | $23.10 | $48,050 | $33,710 | $72,800 | 210 | 6.28 | 0.99 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $23.02 | $47,880 | $29,780 | $92,880 | 310 | 6.04 | 0.96 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $22.68 | $47,170 | $33,890 | $92,440 | 810 | 5.47 | 0.87 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $23.33 | $48,530 | $35,680 | $95,100 | 260 | 3.03 | 0.48 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $22.88 | $47,590 | $31,950 | $94,680 | 160 | 2.57 | 0.41 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $23.05 | $47,950 | 1,950 | 0.72 |
| Minnesota | $23.50 | $48,880 | 17,360 | 0.93 |
| Montana | $22.32 | $46,420 | 2,960 | 0.91 |
| South Dakota | $20.79 | $43,240 | 4,820 | 1.67 |
See the national page for Light Truck Drivers (every state ranked) and the North Dakota wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS North Dakota estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.