How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Dallas?
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $28.62 an hour or $4,961 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.62
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 55,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,810 | $20.58 | |
| 25th | $49,090 | $23.60 | |
| Median | $59,530 | $28.62 | |
| 75th | $73,020 | $35.11 | |
| 90th | $91,990 | $44.23 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Eagle Pass, TX | $58,600 |
| Odessa, TX | $58,370 |
| Midland, TX | $58,200 |
| Austin, TX | $57,110 |
| Killeen, TX | $57,040 |
| Houston, TX | $56,840 |
| Sherman, TX | $55,270 |
| Beaumont, TX | $54,900 |
| Abilene, TX | $54,720 |
| Amarillo, TX | $54,290 |
| San Antonio, TX | $53,650 |
| Longview, TX | $51,990 |
| Tyler, TX | $51,290 |
| Victoria, TX | $51,150 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $50,600 |
| College Station, TX | $49,540 |
| El Paso, TX | $49,270 |
| Lubbock, TX | $49,080 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,050 |
| Laredo, TX | $49,010 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $49,000 |
| Waco, TX | $48,780 |
| Brownsville, TX | $48,550 |
| San Angelo, TX | $48,230 |
| McAllen, TX | $47,040 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $212,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $160,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $126,000 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $79,720 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $78,010 |
| Tank Car | $76,850 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $68,640 |
| Locomotive Engineer | $65,340 |
| Pump Operator | $63,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $28.62 ($59,530 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $59,530 against $58,640 nationally, 2% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $56,290, so Dallas pays 6% more.
Where does Dallas rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
99 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,990 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.