Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $61,890 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.76
10th percentile $45,390
90th percentile $93,650
Employed locally 1,260
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,390
    25th
    $50,430
    50th (median)
    $61,890
    75th
    $75,270
    90th
    $93,650

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 69% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 31% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,170
    St. Cloud, MN $60,710
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $60,020
    Mankato, MN $59,440
    Duluth, MN-WI $58,960
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $58,610

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,840
    Light Truck Drivers$45,920
    Bus Drivers, School$47,620
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rochester, MN is $29.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Rochester, MN is 7.7% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $45,390 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,430.