Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $61,870 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.75
10th percentile $46,240
90th percentile $77,660
Employed locally 610
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,240
    25th
    $58,100
    50th (median)
    $61,870
    75th
    $66,800
    90th
    $77,660

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 71% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 29% 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
    Billings, MT $60,440
    Missoula, MT $58,860
    Helena, MT $57,640
    Binghamton, NY $56,250
    Great Falls, MT $52,920
    Sumter, SC $46,000

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,040
    Light Truck Drivers $49,550
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,160
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $38,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,510
    Driver/Sales Workers $24,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Bozeman, MT is $29.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Bozeman, MT is 7.7% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $46,240 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,100.