Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,130 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $37,890
90th percentile $63,150
Employed locally 2,630
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,890
    25th
    $44,670
    50th (median)
    $49,130
    75th
    $57,360
    90th
    $63,150

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,990
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,600
    Light Truck Drivers$38,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,110
    Bus Drivers, School$43,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southeast-Central Idaho is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.85 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 14.5% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,890 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,670.