Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,250 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.04
10th percentile $41,110
90th percentile $69,810
Employed locally 1,030
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,110
    25th
    $47,430
    50th (median)
    $56,250
    75th
    $60,210
    90th
    $69,810

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,080
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,190
    Light Truck Drivers$46,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,550
    Driver/Sales Workers$39,950
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southwest Colorado is $27.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Colorado is 2.1% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $41,110 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,430.