Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $62,820 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.20
10th percentile $47,790
90th percentile $77,390
Employed locally 660
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,790
    25th
    $53,820
    50th (median)
    $62,820
    75th
    $68,970
    90th
    $77,390

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 61% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 39% 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
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,210
    District of Columbia $63,610
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,500

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,770
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,960
    Driver/Sales Workers $44,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,810
    Light Truck Drivers $48,990
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $43,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Boulder, CO is $30.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Boulder, CO is 9.4% above 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $47,790 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,820.