Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $26.23 an hour ($54,550 a year). About 47,760 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($58,640). Missouri ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.20 | $37,860 |
| 25% of workers | $22.19 | $46,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.23 | $54,550 |
| 75% of workers | $30.48 | $63,400 |
| 90% of workers | $37.27 | $77,510 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $60,170 | 18,230 |
| St. Louis | $58,240 | 18,270 |
| St. Joseph | $56,330 | 850 |
| Springfield | $56,070 | 6,790 |
| Columbia | $52,820 | 850 |
| Cape Girardeau | $50,200 | 730 |
| Jefferson City | $48,860 | 980 |
| Joplin | $47,430 | 3,470 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $39,080 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $45,500 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,190 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $59,360 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $37,050 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $50,010 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $46,880 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $40,200 |
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