Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $52,920 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.44
10th percentile $42,680
90th percentile $68,660
Employed locally 450
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,680
    25th
    $47,990
    50th (median)
    $52,920
    75th
    $59,710
    90th
    $68,660

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 80% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 20% 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
    Bozeman, MT $61,870
    Billings, MT $60,440
    Missoula, MT $58,860
    Helena, MT $57,640
    Binghamton, NY $56,250
    Sumter, SC $46,000

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,480
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,870
    Light Truck Drivers $46,790
    Driver/Sales Workers $41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,100
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $33,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Great Falls, MT is $25.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.67 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Great Falls, MT is 7.9% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $42,680 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,990.