How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Minnesota?
$61,990a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Minnesota. That is $29.80 an hour or $5,166 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.80
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 38,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,910Median: $61,990Highest 10%: $81,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,910 | $22.07 | |
| 25th | $50,730 | $24.39 | |
| Median | $61,990 | $29.80 | |
| 75th | $73,700 | $35.43 | |
| 90th | $81,830 | $39.34 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,200 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 5. Massachusetts | $63,030 |
| 6. Nevada | $62,290 |
| 7. New York | $62,050 |
| 8. Minnesota | $61,990 |
| 9. Oregon | $61,980 |
| 10. Colorado | $61,500 |
| 11. North Dakota | $60,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $29.80 ($61,990 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $61,990 against $58,640 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Minnesota ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $64,200 a year.
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.