How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Denver?
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $30.72 an hour or $5,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.72
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 14,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,270 | $23.21 | |
| 25th | $58,310 | $28.03 | |
| Median | $63,900 | $30.72 | |
| 75th | $72,810 | $35.00 | |
| 90th | $82,620 | $39.72 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $132,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $121,400 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $79,260 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $77,200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $69,250 |
| Bus Driver | $66,590 |
| Material Moving Worker | $65,110 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $61,190 |
| Bus Driver | $59,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $30.72 ($63,900 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $63,900 against $58,640 nationally, 9% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $61,500, so Denver pays 4% more.
Where does Denver rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
11 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,620 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.