How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Tulsa?
$58,790a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $28.26 an hour or $4,899 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.26
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 135 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 7,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,530Median: $58,790Highest 10%: $75,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,530 | $18.04 | |
| 25th | $46,810 | $22.50 | |
| Median | $58,790 | $28.26 | |
| 75th | $73,050 | $35.12 | |
| 90th | $75,160 | $36.13 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $54,720 |
| Enid, OK | $49,780 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $47,580 |
| Lawton, OK | $47,280 |
Related jobs in Tulsa
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $137,500 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $76,400 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $64,500 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $60,100 |
| Bus Driver | $49,440 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $44,060 |
| Light Truck Driver | $39,890 |
| Bus Driver | $38,940 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $38,330 |
| Laborer and Freight | $36,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $28.26 ($58,790 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Tulsa than the national average?
Yes: $58,790 against $58,640 nationally, 0% more.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $54,410, so Tulsa pays 8% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
135 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,160 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.