Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $59,440 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.58
10th percentile $41,520
90th percentile $91,960
Employed locally 770
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,520
    25th
    $49,360
    50th (median)
    $59,440
    75th
    $73,960
    90th
    $91,960

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,170
    Rochester, MN $61,890
    St. Cloud, MN $60,710
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $60,020
    Duluth, MN-WI $58,960
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $58,610

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,660
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,160
    Light Truck Drivers$44,210
    Bus Drivers, School$46,760
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38,590
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$32,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Mankato, MN is $28.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Mankato, MN is 3.5% above 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $41,520 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,360.