Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,950 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.42
10th percentile $40,080
90th percentile $76,980
Employed locally 1,090
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,080
    25th
    $46,620
    50th (median)
    $54,950
    75th
    $62,220
    90th
    $76,980

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,930
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,050
    Light Truck Drivers $45,680
    Bus Drivers, School $46,040
    Driver/Sales Workers $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $26.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 4.3% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $40,080 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,620.