How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Arkansas?
$51,550a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Arkansas. That is $24.78 an hour or $4,296 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.78
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 32,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,770Median: $51,550Highest 10%: $81,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,770 | $17.68 | |
| 25th | $44,650 | $21.47 | |
| Median | $51,550 | $24.78 | |
| 75th | $69,700 | $33.51 | |
| 90th | $81,110 | $39.00 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $63,070 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $60,480 |
| Little Rock, AR | $57,050 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,050 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $47,670 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $47,580 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $44,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 42. Oklahoma | $54,410 |
| 43. Alabama | $52,120 |
| 44. Mississippi | $51,820 |
| 45. Arkansas | $51,550 |
| 46. North Carolina | $51,530 |
| 47. South Carolina | $51,130 |
| 48. Florida | $50,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $24.78 ($51,550 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $51,550 against $58,640 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Arkansas ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $63,070 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.