Light Truck Drivers Salary in Nebraska

Light truck drivers in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $50,240 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($47,570), across the 3 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the light truck drivers average at $48,720 and the median at $44,120 for 4,210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,770.

Light Truck Drivers average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$50,240
Grand Island$47,660
Lincoln$47,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$50,240	$45,080	$38,380	$41,141	92
Grand Island	$47,660	$44,920	$35,260	$39,186	87
Lincoln	$47,570	$44,050	$37,410	$39,118	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Light Truck Drivers salary in other states

Light Truck Drivers salary by city and state

More about pay in Nebraska

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.
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.

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