Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $51,190 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.61
10th percentile $37,750
90th percentile $76,450
Employed locally 1,110
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,750
    25th
    $44,990
    50th (median)
    $51,190
    75th
    $61,010
    90th
    $76,450

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,630
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,870
    Bus Drivers, School $40,410
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,050
    Light Truck Drivers $35,350
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southwest Missouri is $24.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Missouri is 10.9% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,750 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,990.