Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Sherman, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sherman-Denison, TX

Median annual salary $51,350 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.69
10th percentile $35,920
90th percentile $75,890
Employed locally 720
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,920
    25th
    $44,850
    50th (median)
    $51,350
    75th
    $63,740
    90th
    $75,890

    Sherman economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,455 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 73% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 27% 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 Sherman, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,890
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,100
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $28,230
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,560
    Light Truck Drivers $37,980
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $31,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Sherman, TX is $24.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Sherman, TX is 10.6% 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 Sherman?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $35,920 per year in Sherman, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,850.