Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $62,160 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.89
10th percentile $44,720
90th percentile $77,270
Employed locally 12,080
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,720
    25th
    $50,890
    50th (median)
    $62,160
    75th
    $69,030
    90th
    $77,270

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 65% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 35% 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
    Utah $59,580
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $59,280
    Duluth, MN-WI $58,960
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $58,880
    Connecticut $58,700
    Ogden, UT $58,380

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,390
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,950
    Light Truck Drivers $43,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,790
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Salt Lake City, UT is $29.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 8.2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $44,720 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,890.