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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $49,110 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.61
10th percentile $35,090
90th percentile $79,590
Employed locally 2,390
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,090
    25th
    $44,840
    50th (median)
    $49,110
    75th
    $59,510
    90th
    $79,590

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 75% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 25% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $55,500
    Odessa, TX $55,110
    Killeen-Temple, TX $53,470

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,080
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,990
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,730
    Light Truck Drivers $35,470
    Bus Drivers, School $46,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Longview, TX is $23.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Longview, TX is 14.5% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $35,090 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,840.