Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $47,670 -17% vs national
Median hourly $22.92
10th percentile $37,580
90th percentile $70,340
Employed locally 860
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,580
    25th
    $42,570
    50th (median)
    $47,670
    75th
    $57,890
    90th
    $70,340

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,970
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,990
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,510
    Driver/Sales Workers $32,390
    Bus Drivers, School $43,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northwest Nebraska is $22.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northwest Nebraska is 17% 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 Northwest Nebraska?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,580 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,570.