Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $24.79 an hour ($51,550 a year). About 32,220 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($58,640). Arkansas ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.68 | $36,770 |
| 25% of workers | $21.47 | $44,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.79 | $51,550 |
| 75% of workers | $33.51 | $69,700 |
| 90% of workers | $38.99 | $81,110 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $60,480 | 7,500 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $57,050 | 7,910 |
| Jonesboro | $47,670 | 1,220 |
| Fort Smith | $47,580 | 2,030 |
| Hot Springs | $44,590 | 320 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 214,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $35,920 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $43,780 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $37,080 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $52,330 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $29,740 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $35,640 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $45,500 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $39,820 |
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