How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Missouri?
$54,550a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Missouri. That is $26.23 an hour or $4,546 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.23
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 47,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,860Median: $54,550Highest 10%: $77,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,860 | $18.20 | |
| 25th | $46,140 | $22.18 | |
| Median | $54,550 | $26.23 | |
| 75th | $63,400 | $30.48 | |
| 90th | $77,510 | $37.26 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $60,170 |
| St. Louis, MO | $58,240 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $56,330 |
| Springfield, MO | $56,070 |
| Columbia, MO | $52,820 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $50,200 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $48,860 |
| Joplin, MO | $47,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 38. Virginia | $56,860 |
| 39. Kentucky | $56,340 |
| 40. Texas | $56,290 |
| 41. Missouri | $54,550 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $54,410 |
| 43. Alabama | $52,120 |
| 44. Mississippi | $51,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $26.23 ($54,550 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $54,550 against $58,640 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Missouri rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Missouri ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $60,170 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.