Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in West Montana

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

Median annual salary $55,340 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.61
10th percentile $42,330
90th percentile $64,160
Employed locally 910
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,330
    25th
    $48,570
    50th (median)
    $55,340
    75th
    $60,890
    90th
    $64,160

    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 West Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,200
    Light Truck Drivers $41,600
    Bus Drivers, School $45,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,650
    Driver/Sales Workers $23,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in West Montana is $26.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in West Montana is 3.7% 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 West Montana?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $42,330 per year in West Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,570.