Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $49,730 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.91
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $75,840
Employed locally 1,260
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $46,400
    50th (median)
    $49,730
    75th
    $57,260
    90th
    $75,840

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,370
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,640
    Light Truck Drivers$35,260
    Driver/Sales Workers$20,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southwest Oklahoma is $23.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 13.4% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,400.