Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,980 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $36,550
90th percentile $71,670
Employed locally 2,570
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,550
    25th
    $40,280
    50th (median)
    $48,980
    75th
    $58,700
    90th
    $71,670

    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

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,170
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,050
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,800
    Light Truck Drivers $41,310
    Bus Drivers, School $43,510
    Driver/Sales Workers $34,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Central Missouri is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Central Missouri is 14.7% 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 Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,550 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,280.