How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Tyler?
$51,290a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Tyler, TX metro area. That is $24.66 an hour or $4,274 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.66
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 288 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,680Median: $51,290Highest 10%: $71,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,680 | $18.60 | |
| 25th | $45,360 | $21.81 | |
| Median | $51,290 | $24.66 | |
| 75th | $61,570 | $29.60 | |
| 90th | $71,630 | $34.44 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Tyler, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Tyler?
The median hourly pay in the Tyler, TX metro area is $24.66 ($51,290 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Tyler than the national average?
No: $51,290 against $58,640 nationally, 13% less.
How does Tyler compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $56,290, so Tyler pays 9% less.
Where does Tyler rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
288 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Tyler?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,630 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.