Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in San Angelo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Angelo, TX

Median annual salary $47,730 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.95
10th percentile $36,940
90th percentile $75,980
Employed locally 710
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,940
    25th
    $43,880
    50th (median)
    $47,730
    75th
    $58,560
    90th
    $75,980

    San Angelo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,037 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 72% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 28% 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
    Midland, TX $57,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,220
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $55,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $55,500
    Odessa, TX $55,110
    Killeen-Temple, TX $53,470

    Related occupations in San Angelo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,070
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $32,180
    Light Truck Drivers $35,890
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $29,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in San Angelo, TX is $22.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in San Angelo, TX is 16.9% 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 San Angelo?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,940 per year in San Angelo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,880.