Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $60,840 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.25
10th percentile $45,000
90th percentile $70,290
Employed locally 150
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,000
    25th
    $56,270
    50th (median)
    $60,840
    75th
    $64,600
    90th
    $70,290

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 85% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 15% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,880
    Reno, NV $62,530
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $59,340
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,110
    Jacksonville, FL $55,300
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $55,240

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $32,270
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,620
    Light Truck Drivers $44,840
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,370
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,500
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Carson City, NV is $29.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Carson City, NV is 5.9% 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 Carson City?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $45,000 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,270.