Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,270 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.61
10th percentile $38,630
90th percentile $69,890
Employed locally 1,210
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,630
    25th
    $46,320
    50th (median)
    $53,270
    75th
    $60,020
    90th
    $69,890

    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 Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,320
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,920
    Light Truck Drivers$38,340
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,750
    Bus Drivers, School$39,930
    Driver/Sales Workers$33,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northwestern Idaho is $25.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.88 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northwestern Idaho is 7.3% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $38,630 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,320.