Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $51,900 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.95
10th percentile $39,110
90th percentile $78,590
Employed locally 10,890
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,110
    25th
    $45,840
    50th (median)
    $51,900
    75th
    $64,830
    90th
    $78,590

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 74% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $61,320
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $60,190
    Kokomo, IN $58,980
    Tulsa, OK $56,230
    Roanoke, VA $53,950
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $53,000

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,260
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,270
    Light Truck Drivers$38,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,990
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,450
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$29,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Oklahoma City, OK is $24.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.11 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 9.6% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $39,110 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,840.