Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $29.29 an hour ($60,910 a year). About 11,870 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($58,640). North Dakota ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in North Dakota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.07 | $47,990 |
| 25% of workers | $25.15 | $52,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.29 | $60,910 |
| 75% of workers | $32.27 | $67,110 |
| 90% of workers | $40.06 | $83,330 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in North Dakota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $62,000 | 1,070 |
| Minot | $61,030 | 880 |
| Grand Forks | $59,360 | 1,100 |
| Fargo | $58,900 | 3,570 |
North Dakota unemployment rate: 2.2% (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 North Dakota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $45,690 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $47,950 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $66,110 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $49,260 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $37,560 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $38,610 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $50,790 |
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