How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Springfield?
$56,070a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $26.96 an hour or $4,673 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.96
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 227 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 6,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,110Median: $56,070Highest 10%: $80,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,110 | $18.32 | |
| 25th | $45,370 | $21.81 | |
| Median | $56,070 | $26.96 | |
| 75th | $66,660 | $32.05 | |
| 90th | $80,830 | $38.86 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Kansas City, MO | $60,170 |
| St. Louis, MO | $58,240 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $56,330 |
| Columbia, MO | $52,820 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $50,200 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $48,860 |
| Joplin, MO | $47,430 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $114,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $59,800 |
| Traffic Technician | $55,500 |
| Machine Feeder and Offbearer | $50,350 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $46,790 |
| Bus Driver | $45,970 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $45,230 |
| Light Truck Driver | $43,800 |
| Bus Driver | $39,600 |
| Laborer and Freight | $38,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $26.96 ($56,070 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $56,070 against $58,640 nationally, 4% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $54,550, so Springfield pays 3% more.
Where does Springfield rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
227 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,830 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.