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

$47,670a year

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Jonesboro, AR metro area. That is $22.92 an hour or $3,973 a month.

Hourly
$22.92
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
363 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,400Median: $47,670Highest 10%: $72,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,400$16.54
25th$38,590$18.55
Median$47,670$22.92
75th$59,560$28.63
90th$72,590$34.90

Other cities in Arkansas

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

Memphis, TN$63,070
Fayetteville, AR$60,480
Little Rock, AR$57,050
Texarkana, TX$49,050
Fort Smith, AR$47,580
Hot Springs, AR$44,590
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in Arkansas Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Jonesboro

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$53,010
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$47,510
Bus Driver$46,790
Driver/Sales Worker$37,570
Laborer and Freight$37,500
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,890
Light Truck Driver$36,500
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$35,330
Packer and Packager$32,080
Stocker and Order Filler$31,330
Salaries for every job in Jonesboro, AR

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jonesboro, AR metro area is $22.92 ($47,670 a year).

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

No: $47,670 against $58,640 nationally, 19% less.

How does Jonesboro compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $51,550, so Jonesboro pays 8% less.

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

363 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,590 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.