Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $59,330 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.53
10th percentile $40,630
90th percentile $75,420
Employed locally 1,480
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,630
    25th
    $50,090
    50th (median)
    $59,330
    75th
    $61,730
    90th
    $75,420

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 65% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 35% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,830
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,350
    Driver/Sales Workers $47,650
    Light Truck Drivers $44,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,970
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $54,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Fort Collins, CO is $28.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 3.3% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $40,630 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,090.