Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $50,650 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.35
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $69,010
Employed locally 4,010
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $47,200
    50th (median)
    $50,650
    75th
    $60,200
    90th
    $69,010

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 74% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $62,650
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,910
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,720
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $60,790

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,300
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,480
    Light Truck Drivers $39,490
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $60,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,820
    Driver/Sales Workers $35,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Albuquerque, NM is $24.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.41 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 11.8% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,200.