Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Idaho
In Idaho, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $28.26 an hour ($58,770 a year). About 15,920 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($58,640). Idaho ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Idaho
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.85 | $43,360 |
| 25% of workers | $23.15 | $48,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.26 | $58,770 |
| 75% of workers | $30.89 | $64,260 |
| 90% of workers | $37.08 | $77,120 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Idaho metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene | $60,370 | 810 |
| Boise City | $60,330 | 6,380 |
| Idaho Falls | $59,010 | 1,650 |
| Lewiston | $58,830 | 390 |
| Twin Falls | $57,330 | 1,550 |
| Pocatello | $56,370 | 470 |
Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Idaho
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $39,900 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $44,370 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $46,600 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $59,230 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $36,190 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $49,880 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $46,250 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $35,770 |
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