Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,510 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.13
10th percentile $41,810
90th percentile $79,690
Employed locally 1,070
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,810
    25th
    $48,570
    50th (median)
    $58,510
    75th
    $64,090
    90th
    $79,690

    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 East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,820
    Bus Drivers, School$43,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,490
    Light Truck Drivers$45,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,920
    Driver/Sales Workers$37,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in East-Central Montana is $28.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in East-Central Montana is 1.9% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $41,810 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,570.