How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Columbia?
$52,820a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Columbia, MO metro area. That is $25.39 an hour or $4,402 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.39
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 273 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,670Median: $52,820Highest 10%: $74,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,670 | $18.11 | |
| 25th | $47,250 | $22.72 | |
| Median | $52,820 | $25.39 | |
| 75th | $65,070 | $31.28 | |
| 90th | $74,590 | $35.86 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Kansas City, MO | $60,170 |
| St. Louis, MO | $58,240 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $56,330 |
| Springfield, MO | $56,070 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $50,200 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $48,860 |
| Joplin, MO | $47,430 |
Related jobs in Columbia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $58,450 |
| Bus Driver | $44,090 |
| Light Truck Driver | $42,710 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $41,650 |
| Packer and Packager | $39,520 |
| Laborer and Freight | $38,070 |
| Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur | $36,300 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $35,600 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $34,720 |
| Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment | $33,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, MO metro area is $25.39 ($52,820 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Columbia than the national average?
No: $52,820 against $58,640 nationally, 10% less.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $54,550, so Columbia pays 3% less.
Where does Columbia rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
273 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,590 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.