Truck Driver Salary in Louisville, KY

Median: $59,000/year — $360 (1%) above the national median. Range: $51,400–$74,390.

Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Truck Driver salary guide

The median Truck Driver salary in Louisville, KY is $59,000/year ($360 (1%) above the national median), with a typical range of $51,400–$74,390. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
MetricValueSource
Median$59,000/yearBLS
Range$51,400–$74,390BLS
### Key facts for Truck Driver in Louisville Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Truck Driver Salary in Louisville vs. National Average

25th Pct (Louisville) $51,400
Median (Louisville) $59,000
75th Pct (Louisville) $74,390

National median: $58,640/yr. Louisville is $360 (1%) above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area (SOC 53-3032, Truck Driver).

Truck Driver pay in Louisville, KY — common questions

How much does a Truck Driver make in Louisville, KY?
The median Truck Driver salary in Louisville, KY is $59,000/year ($360 (1%) above the national median), with a typical range of $51,400–$74,390 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Louisville a strong pay market for Truck Drivers?
At a $59,000 median, Louisville is $360 (1%) above the national median. The U.S. median is $58,640. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Truck Driver in Louisville?
Target employers paying toward the $74,390 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Truck Driver openings in Louisville and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.
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