How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $27.33 an hour or $4,737 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.33
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 203 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 49,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,320 | $18.42 | |
| 25th | $46,830 | $22.51 | |
| Median | $56,840 | $27.33 | |
| 75th | $64,410 | $30.97 | |
| 90th | $79,490 | $38.22 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Dallas, TX | $59,530 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $58,600 |
| Odessa, TX | $58,370 |
| Midland, TX | $58,200 |
| Austin, TX | $57,110 |
| Killeen, TX | $57,040 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $27.33 ($56,840 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $56,840 against $58,640 nationally, 3% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $56,290, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
203 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,490 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.