Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $57,740 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.76
10th percentile $45,030
90th percentile $72,920
Employed locally 2,270
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,030
    25th
    $47,880
    50th (median)
    $57,740
    75th
    $61,820
    90th
    $72,920

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 66% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 34% 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
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,210
    District of Columbia $63,610
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,500

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,180
    Driver/Sales Workers$33,310
    Light Truck Drivers$43,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66,670
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Colorado Springs, CO is $27.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 0.5% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $45,030 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,880.