Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $58,880 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.31
10th percentile $47,060
90th percentile $69,690
Employed locally 630
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,060
    25th
    $50,910
    50th (median)
    $58,880
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $69,690

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,700
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,340
    Light Truck Drivers $44,310
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,030
    Bus Drivers, School $44,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southwest Montana is $28.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Montana is 2.5% above 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $47,060 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,910.