Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $48,350 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $39,250
90th percentile $62,880
Employed locally 250
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,250
    25th
    $45,800
    50th (median)
    $48,350
    75th
    $56,740
    90th
    $62,880

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $62,650
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,910
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $61,720
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $60,790

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,690
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $54,670
    Light Truck Drivers $42,400
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,790
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $37,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Santa Fe, NM is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 15.8% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $39,250 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,800.