Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $49,030 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $36,210
90th percentile $77,990
Employed locally 1,910
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,210
    25th
    $44,480
    50th (median)
    $49,030
    75th
    $61,160
    90th
    $77,990

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 77% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 23% 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
    Midland, TX $57,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $57,220
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $55,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $55,500
    Odessa, TX $55,110
    Killeen-Temple, TX $53,470

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,160
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$33,840
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$30,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38,460
    Light Truck Drivers$39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Waco, TX is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Waco, TX is 14.6% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,210 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,480.