How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Colorado?
$61,500a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Colorado. That is $29.57 an hour or $5,125 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.57
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,010Median: $61,500Highest 10%: $80,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,010 | $22.60 | |
| 25th | $53,490 | $25.72 | |
| Median | $61,500 | $29.57 | |
| 75th | $70,220 | $33.76 | |
| 90th | $80,570 | $38.74 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $63,900 |
| Boulder, CO | $63,810 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $60,380 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $59,790 |
| Greeley, CO | $59,450 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $56,600 |
| Pueblo, CO | $55,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 7. New York | $62,050 |
| 8. Minnesota | $61,990 |
| 9. Oregon | $61,980 |
| 10. Colorado | $61,500 |
| 11. North Dakota | $60,910 |
| 12. Vermont | $60,830 |
| 13. Utah | $60,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $29.57 ($61,500 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $61,500 against $58,640 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Colorado rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Colorado ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $63,900 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.