Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Cheyenne, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cheyenne, WY

Median annual salary $61,650 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $44,520
90th percentile $104,410
Employed locally 1,060
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,520
    25th
    $50,090
    50th (median)
    $61,650
    75th
    $76,360
    90th
    $104,410

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,910
    Wyoming $60,270
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $59,320
    Casper, WY $58,810
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $54,910

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $45,590
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,210
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $61,420
    Light Truck Drivers $36,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $67,140
    Driver/Sales Workers $45,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Cheyenne, WY is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Cheyenne, WY is 7.3% 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 Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $44,520 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,090.