Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in West South Dakota

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

Median annual salary $52,000 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.00
10th percentile $40,540
90th percentile $80,570
Employed locally 800
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,540
    25th
    $45,850
    50th (median)
    $52,000
    75th
    $64,250
    90th
    $80,570

    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 South Dakota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,420
    Light Truck Drivers $44,440
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,880
    Bus Drivers, School $38,380
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $31,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in West South Dakota is $25.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in West South Dakota is 9.5% 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 South Dakota?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $40,540 per year in West South Dakota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,850.