Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $54,440 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.17
10th percentile $39,140
90th percentile $71,520
Employed locally 1,680
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,140
    25th
    $48,410
    50th (median)
    $54,440
    75th
    $63,120
    90th
    $71,520

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 70% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 30% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,530
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $60,680
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $60,060
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,620
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $58,770
    Midland, TX $57,730

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,830
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,090
    Light Truck Drivers $41,550
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,710
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Idaho Falls, ID is $26.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 5.2% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $39,140 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,410.