Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $51,240 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.64
10th percentile $36,830
90th percentile $76,160
Employed locally 2,390
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,830
    25th
    $45,050
    50th (median)
    $51,240
    75th
    $60,560
    90th
    $76,160

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 79% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 21% 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
    Midland, TX $57,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,220
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $55,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $55,500
    Odessa, TX $55,110
    Killeen-Temple, TX $53,470

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,640
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,950
    Light Truck Drivers$39,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,400
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$28,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Beaumont, TX is $24.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Beaumont, TX is 10.8% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,830 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,050.