How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in St. Louis?
$58,240a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $28.00 an hour or $4,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.00
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 160 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 18,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,540Median: $58,240Highest 10%: $79,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,540 | $19.49 | |
| 25th | $48,310 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 75th | $69,610 | $33.47 | |
| 90th | $79,300 | $38.13 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Kansas City, MO | $60,170 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $127,600 |
| Captain | $94,990 |
| Commercial Pilot | $91,540 |
| Transportation Inspector | $77,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,790 |
| Bus Driver | $61,080 |
| Tank Car | $60,950 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $60,750 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $57,450 |
| Traffic Technician | $56,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $28.00 ($58,240 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $58,240 against $58,640 nationally, 1% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $54,550, so St. Louis pays 7% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
160 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,300 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.