Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,690 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.37
10th percentile $36,420
90th percentile $72,110
Employed locally 2,140
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,420
    25th
    $43,540
    50th (median)
    $50,690
    75th
    $60,570
    90th
    $72,110

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,670
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34,160
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$35,980
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$28,160
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,470
    Bus Drivers, School$45,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Eastern Region of Texas is $24.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.87 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 11.8% 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,420 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,540.