How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Minneapolis?
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $30.87 an hour or $5,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.87
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 20,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,080 | $23.12 | |
| 25th | $58,440 | $28.10 | |
| Median | $64,200 | $30.87 | |
| 75th | $75,280 | $36.19 | |
| 90th | $83,410 | $40.10 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Rochester, MN | $62,180 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $61,960 |
| Duluth, MN | $60,970 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $60,820 |
| La Crosse, WI | $60,300 |
| Mankato, MN | $60,070 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $59,360 |
| Fargo, ND | $58,900 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $211,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $179,700 |
| Transportation Inspector | $140,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $126,600 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $99,540 |
| Hoist and Winch Operator | $78,400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $72,140 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $69,680 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $64,410 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $30.87 ($64,200 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $64,200 against $58,640 nationally, 9% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $61,990, so Minneapolis pays 4% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
9 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,410 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.