How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Montana?
$58,870a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Montana. That is $28.30 an hour or $4,906 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.30
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,040Median: $58,870Highest 10%: $74,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,040 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $50,620 | $24.34 | |
| Median | $58,870 | $28.30 | |
| 75th | $63,660 | $30.61 | |
| 90th | $74,120 | $35.63 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $62,780 |
| Billings, MT | $60,850 |
| Missoula, MT | $58,500 |
| Helena, MT | $56,800 |
| Great Falls, MT | $54,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 22. Ohio | $59,800 |
| 23. Maryland | $59,360 |
| 24. Kansas | $58,920 |
| 25. Montana | $58,870 |
| 26. Idaho | $58,770 |
| 27. South Dakota | $58,690 |
| 28. Tennessee | $58,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $28.30 ($58,870 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Montana than the national average?
Yes: $58,870 against $58,640 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Montana rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Montana ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $62,780 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.