Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $52,200 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.10
10th percentile $37,480
90th percentile $76,370
Employed locally 2,300
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,480
    25th
    $43,890
    50th (median)
    $52,200
    75th
    $61,850
    90th
    $76,370

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,220
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,060
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,350
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$44,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northeast Nebraska is $25.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northeast Nebraska is 9.1% 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 Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,480 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,890.