Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $60,710 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.19
10th percentile $42,930
90th percentile $81,700
Employed locally 2,020
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,930
    25th
    $50,550
    50th (median)
    $60,710
    75th
    $73,280
    90th
    $81,700

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 80% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 20% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,170
    Rochester, MN $61,890
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $60,020
    Mankato, MN $59,440
    Duluth, MN-WI $58,960
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $58,610

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,580
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,310
    Light Truck Drivers $44,970
    Driver/Sales Workers $45,260
    Bus Drivers, School $47,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in St. Cloud, MN is $29.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.13 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in St. Cloud, MN is 5.7% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $42,930 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,550.