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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Montana
Ranked #30 of 51 · MT
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of heavy and tractor-trailer truck driverss in Montana earn between $46,040 and $74,120. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Montana is $59,180, about 0.9% below the U.S. average ($59,710). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Montana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $62,780 | $63,760 | 770 |
| Billings, MT | $60,850 | $62,040 | 1,990 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $59,880 | $58,440 | 710 |
| Missoula, MT | $58,500 | $58,190 | 920 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $58,390 | $58,690 | 1,130 |
| Helena, MT | $56,800 | $57,030 | 400 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $56,470 | $54,900 | 1,120 |
| Great Falls, MT | $54,460 | $55,560 | 510 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Montana?
The median heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Montana is $58,870 per year (mean $59,180), and about 80% earn between $46,040 and $74,120.
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make per hour in Montana?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $59,180 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Montana a high-paying state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
Montana ranks #30 of 51 states for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers pay. Its mean salary of $59,180 is about 0.9% below the U.S. average of $59,710.
Which metro areas in Montana pay heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Montana for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are Bozeman, MT ($62,780), Billings, MT ($60,850), Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area ($59,880), by median annual wage.
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