Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Texas
Ranked #35 of 51 · TX
2.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $57,990 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $56,290
Employment 209,680
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,150P25 $46,680 Median $56,290P75 $64,820P90 $79,400
About 80% of heavy and tractor-trailer truck driverss in Texas earn between $38,150 and $79,400. 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 Texas is $57,990, about 2.9% below the U.S. average ($59,710). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $59,530 | $62,720 | 55,670 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $58,600 | $57,000 | 250 |
| Odessa, TX | $58,370 | $59,190 | 3,190 |
| Midland, TX | $58,200 | $60,170 | 4,540 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $57,190 | $58,300 | 6,770 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $57,110 | $58,460 | 10,760 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $57,040 | $60,890 | 1,940 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $56,840 | $58,160 | 49,750 |
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