Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northwestern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,320 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.63
10th percentile $37,980
90th percentile $75,530
Employed locally 6,900
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,980
    25th
    $47,120
    50th (median)
    $53,320
    75th
    $63,780
    90th
    $75,530

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,280
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,580
    Wellhead Pumpers $77,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northwestern Region of Texas is $25.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northwestern Region of Texas is 7.2% 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,980 per year in Northwestern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,120.