Light Truck Drivers pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,880 or more. The middle half of light truck drivers in Grand Forks earn between $38,830 and $60,160.
- $30K10th
- $39K25th
- $48KMedian
- $60K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,760 | $4,480 | $25.85 |
| Median | $47,880 | $3,990 | $23.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,830 | $3,236 | $18.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,160 | $5,013 | $28.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Light Truck Drivers pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Light truck drivers in Grand Forks earn 4% more than the North Dakota average ($51,940) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($48,770). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $44,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $53,760 | $47,880 | $29,780 | $92,880 | 310 |
| North Dakota | $51,940 | $47,950 | $33,750 | $92,440 | 1,950 |
| United States | $48,770 | $44,860 | $30,800 | $80,310 | 983,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Light Truck Drivers salary after taxes in Grand Forks
On the average salary of $53,760, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $45,376 a year, or $3,781 a month and $1,745 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $45,376 | $3,781 |
| Working in MN | $43,244 | $3,604 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for light truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $53,760 buys what about $62,033 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Light Truck Drivers salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for light truck drivers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,130).
- Anchorage, AK$64,130
- Memphis, TN$59,140
- San Francisco, CA$58,770
- Decatur, IL$57,850
- San Jose, CA$57,840
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Light Truck Drivers salary in Grand Forks: questions
How much do light truck drivers make an hour in Grand Forks?
$25.85 an hour on average, and $23.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level light truck drivers salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the light truck drivers take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $45,376 a year ($3,781 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,760.
Do light truck drivers earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($48,770).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3033; area Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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