How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Rochester?
$62,180a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $29.89 an hour or $5,182 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.89
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,340Median: $62,180Highest 10%: $93,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,340 | $21.80 | |
| 25th | $51,960 | $24.98 | |
| Median | $62,180 | $29.89 | |
| 75th | $76,730 | $36.89 | |
| 90th | $93,490 | $44.95 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,200 |
| 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 |
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How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $29.89 ($62,180 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $62,180 against $58,640 nationally, 6% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $61,990, so Rochester pays 0% more.
Where does Rochester rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
31 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,490 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.