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

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

Median annual salary $48,210 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.18
10th percentile $35,830
90th percentile $73,820
Employed locally 2,360
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,830
    25th
    $39,250
    50th (median)
    $48,210
    75th
    $59,790
    90th
    $73,820

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 77% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 23% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$33,400
    Light Truck Drivers$36,790
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$50,530
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$26,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Lubbock, TX is $23.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Lubbock, TX is 16.1% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $35,830 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,250.