Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $62,880 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.23
10th percentile $46,870
90th percentile $81,560
Employed locally 15,420
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,870
    25th
    $57,070
    50th (median)
    $62,880
    75th
    $72,210
    90th
    $81,560

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 61% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 39% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $41,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,700
    Light Truck Drivers $47,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,560
    Flight Attendants $61,050
    Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $211,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Denver, CO is $30.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Denver, CO is 9.5% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $46,870 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,070.