Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Coastal Plains Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,640 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.87
10th percentile $36,970
90th percentile $75,590
Employed locally 2,730
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,970
    25th
    $45,010
    50th (median)
    $49,640
    75th
    $60,490
    90th
    $75,590

    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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,030
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$31,200
    Bus Drivers, School$43,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,870
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$29,530
    Light Truck Drivers$31,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Coastal Plains Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is $23.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.06 or more per hour.

    Is Coastal Plains Region of Texas above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is 13.6% 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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,970 per year in Coastal Plains Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,010.