Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,930 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.05
10th percentile $35,680
90th percentile $72,210
Employed locally 500
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,680
    25th
    $39,720
    50th (median)
    $47,930
    75th
    $56,900
    90th
    $72,210

    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 Northern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,300
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,480
    Bus Drivers, School $51,410
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,900
    Light Truck Drivers $37,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $49,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Northern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northern New Mexico is $23.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.84 or more per hour.

    Is Northern New Mexico above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northern New Mexico is 16.6% 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 Northern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $35,680 per year in Northern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,720.