Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in East North Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,940 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.41
10th percentile $44,380
90th percentile $67,460
Employed locally 1,430
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,380
    25th
    $47,990
    50th (median)
    $54,940
    75th
    $60,180
    90th
    $67,460

    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 North Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,250
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,400
    Bus Drivers, School $51,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,500
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,880
    Light Truck Drivers $46,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in East North Dakota is $26.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in East North Dakota is 4.4% 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 East North Dakota?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $44,380 per year in East North Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,990.