Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,840 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.29
10th percentile $45,920
90th percentile $76,900
Employed locally 670
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,920
    25th
    $49,800
    50th (median)
    $58,840
    75th
    $63,200
    90th
    $76,900

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,520
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,080
    Light Truck Drivers $45,600
    Bus Drivers, School $48,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,980
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northeast Minnesota is $28.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northeast Minnesota is 2.4% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $45,920 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,800.