Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,770 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.26
10th percentile $43,750
90th percentile $71,980
Employed locally 1,180
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,750
    25th
    $48,750
    50th (median)
    $58,770
    75th
    $61,430
    90th
    $71,980

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,760
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,210
    Light Truck Drivers $44,380
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $63,840
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $41,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northwest Colorado is $28.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northwest Colorado is 2.3% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $43,750 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,750.