Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $56,230 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.03
10th percentile $38,180
90th percentile $74,910
Employed locally 7,360
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,180
    25th
    $45,960
    50th (median)
    $56,230
    75th
    $74,680
    90th
    $74,910

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 83% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 17% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $61,320
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $60,190
    Kokomo, IN $58,980
    Roanoke, VA $53,950
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $53,000
    Oklahoma $51,920

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,490
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,280
    Light Truck Drivers $38,640
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,980
    Driver/Sales Workers $22,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tulsa, OK is $27.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Tulsa, OK 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $38,180 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,960.