Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $29.80 an hour ($61,990 a year). About 38,770 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($58,640). Minnesota ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.07 | $45,910 |
| 25% of workers | $24.39 | $50,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.80 | $61,990 |
| 75% of workers | $35.43 | $73,700 |
| 90% of workers | $39.34 | $81,830 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $64,200 | 20,430 |
| Rochester | $62,180 | 1,260 |
| St. Cloud | $61,960 | 2,140 |
| Duluth | $60,970 | 2,050 |
| Mankato | $60,070 | 740 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $46,280 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $48,880 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $66,840 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $49,740 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $39,810 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $62,570 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $48,940 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $32,980 |
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