Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Texas
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Texas
$53,070
National Median
$57,440
Employment
212,700
Entry Level (10th)
$36,620
Top Earners (90th)
$78,470
How Texas Compares
Texas pays $4,370 less than the national median for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driverss.
There are 15.361 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers jobs per 1,000 workers in Texas (location quotient: 1.14).
Other States for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $64,890 | 3,240 |
| New Jersey | $64,720 | 49,450 |
| Washington | $63,760 | 40,700 |
| District of Columbia | $63,610 | 830 |
| Oregon | $61,180 | 24,720 |
| Minnesota | $61,090 | 38,530 |
| Nevada | $60,900 | 17,430 |
| Massachusetts | $60,630 | 32,170 |
| New York | $60,520 | 61,410 |
| Wyoming | $60,270 | 6,530 |
| Colorado | $60,260 | 27,840 |
| Indiana | $60,090 | 57,870 |
| California | $59,950 | 211,740 |
| Illinois | $59,790 | 76,650 |
| Rhode Island | $59,710 | 3,260 |
| Utah | $59,580 | 24,280 |
| Hawaii | $59,320 | 4,100 |
| Montana | $59,060 | 7,050 |
| North Dakota | $58,970 | 10,510 |
| Connecticut | $58,700 | 15,860 |