Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Texas
Median annual wage in Texas: $56,290 -4.0% vs national
Texas vs United States
| Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $56,290 | $58,640 |
| Median hourly | $27.06 | $28.19 |
| Employment | 209,680 | 2,062,040 |
| Location quotient | 1.12 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Texas) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Reading the data
At $27.06 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $56,285 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $56,290.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Texas?
The median annual wage in Texas is $56,290 ($27.06 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Texas compare to the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
The Texas median of $56,290 is 4.0% lower than the U.S. median of $58,640.
How many heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers work in Texas?
Approximately 209,680 are employed in Texas, per BLS OES.