Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Minot, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minot, ND

Median annual salary $58,010 +1% vs national
Median hourly $27.89
10th percentile $46,780
90th percentile $77,530
Employed locally 750
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,780
    25th
    $50,000
    50th (median)
    $58,010
    75th
    $63,050
    90th
    $77,530

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 73% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 27% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,210
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $63,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,500
    Bend, OR $63,140
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $61,750
    Vineland, NJ $60,620

    Related occupations in Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,880
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,570
    Light Truck Drivers$47,670
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,130
    Driver/Sales Workers$38,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Minot, ND is $27.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Minot, ND is 1% 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $46,780 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,000.