How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Boulder?
$63,810a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $30.68 an hour or $5,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.68
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,490Median: $63,810Highest 10%: $77,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,490 | $23.31 | |
| 25th | $52,120 | $25.06 | |
| Median | $63,810 | $30.68 | |
| 75th | $70,100 | $33.70 | |
| 90th | $77,340 | $37.18 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Denver, CO | $63,900 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $60,380 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $59,790 |
| Greeley, CO | $59,450 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $56,600 |
| Pueblo, CO | $55,070 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Bus Driver | $66,840 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $66,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $61,640 |
| Bus Driver | $60,950 |
| Light Truck Driver | $49,990 |
| Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur | $49,500 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $48,260 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $47,150 |
| Laborer and Freight | $46,730 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $45,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $30.68 ($63,810 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $63,810 against $58,640 nationally, 9% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $61,500, so Boulder pays 4% more.
Where does Boulder rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
12 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,340 or more.
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.