Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $55,500 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.68
10th percentile $37,100
90th percentile $77,000
Employed locally 49,210
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,100
    25th
    $46,160
    50th (median)
    $55,500
    75th
    $64,660
    90th
    $77,000

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 69% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 31% 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
    Midland, TX $57,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,220
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $55,900
    Odessa, TX $55,110
    Killeen-Temple, TX $53,470
    Abilene, TX $51,680

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,240
    Light Truck Drivers$43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,890
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$30,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Houston, TX is $26.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Houston, TX is 3.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,100 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,160.