How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Texas?
$56,290a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Texas. That is $27.06 an hour or $4,691 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.06
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 209,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,150Median: $56,290Highest 10%: $79,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| 25th | $46,680 | $22.44 | |
| Median | $56,290 | $27.06 | |
| 75th | $64,820 | $31.16 | |
| 90th | $79,400 | $38.17 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $59,530 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $58,600 |
| Odessa, TX | $58,370 |
| Midland, TX | $58,200 |
| Austin, TX | $57,110 |
| Killeen, TX | $57,040 |
| Houston, TX | $56,840 |
| Sherman, TX | $55,270 |
| Beaumont, TX | $54,900 |
| Abilene, TX | $54,720 |
| Amarillo, TX | $54,290 |
| San Antonio, TX | $53,650 |
| Longview, TX | $51,990 |
| Tyler, TX | $51,290 |
| Victoria, TX | $51,150 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $50,600 |
| College Station, TX | $49,540 |
| El Paso, TX | $49,270 |
| Lubbock, TX | $49,080 |
| Texarkana, TX | $49,050 |
| Laredo, TX | $49,010 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $49,000 |
| Waco, TX | $48,780 |
| Brownsville, TX | $48,550 |
| San Angelo, TX | $48,230 |
| McAllen, TX | $47,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 37. Maine | $57,050 |
| 38. Virginia | $56,860 |
| 39. Kentucky | $56,340 |
| 40. Texas | $56,290 |
| 41. Missouri | $54,550 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $54,410 |
| 43. Alabama | $52,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $27.06 ($56,290 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $56,290 against $58,640 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Texas rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Texas ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $59,530 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.