Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $26.16 an hour ($54,410 a year). About 27,840 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($58,640). Oklahoma ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Oklahoma
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.99 | $37,420 |
| 25% of workers | $21.98 | $45,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.16 | $54,410 |
| 75% of workers | $34.11 | $70,950 |
| 90% of workers | $38.62 | $80,330 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Oklahoma metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $58,790 | 7,220 |
| Oklahoma City | $54,720 | 10,170 |
| Enid | $49,780 | 430 |
| Lawton | $47,280 | 380 |
Oklahoma unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Oklahoma
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $36,990 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $39,840 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $44,700 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $55,340 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $43,060 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $32,590 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $29,120 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $36,920 |
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