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How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Duluth?

$60,970a year

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Duluth, MN-WI metro area. That is $29.31 an hour or $5,081 a month.

Hourly
$29.31
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
50 of 393
Jobs in the area
2,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,510Median: $60,970Highest 10%: $81,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,510$22.36
25th$52,880$25.42
Median$60,970$29.31
75th$76,710$36.88
90th$81,430$39.15

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.

Minneapolis, MN$64,200
Rochester, MN$62,180
St. Cloud, MN$61,960
Sioux Falls, SD$60,820
La Crosse, WI$60,300
Mankato, MN$60,070
Grand Forks, ND$59,360
Fargo, ND$58,900
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in Minnesota Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Duluth

Same field, median yearly pay.

Sailor and Marine Oiler$74,920
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$63,740
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$61,020
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,080
Bus Driver$46,780
Light Truck Driver$45,100
Laborer and Freight$44,080
Packer and Packager$41,370
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$38,600
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,460
Salaries for every job in Duluth, MN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Duluth?

The median hourly pay in the Duluth, MN-WI metro area is $29.31 ($60,970 a year).

Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Duluth than the national average?

Yes: $60,970 against $58,640 nationally, 4% more.

How does Duluth compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $61,990, so Duluth pays 2% less.

Where does Duluth rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?

50 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Duluth?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,430 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.