Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $62,530 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.06
10th percentile $41,660
90th percentile $93,720
Employed locally 5,260
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,660
    25th
    $52,140
    50th (median)
    $62,530
    75th
    $73,160
    90th
    $93,720

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,880
    Carson City, NV $60,840
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $59,340
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,110
    Jacksonville, FL $55,300
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $55,240

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,090
    Light Truck Drivers$43,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,530
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$39,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Reno, NV is $30.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Reno, NV is 8.9% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $41,660 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,140.