Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $27.06 an hour ($56,290 a year). About 209,680 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($58,640). Texas ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.34 | $38,150 |
| 25% of workers | $22.44 | $46,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.06 | $56,290 |
| 75% of workers | $31.17 | $64,820 |
| 90% of workers | $38.17 | $79,400 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $59,530 | 55,670 |
| Eagle Pass | $58,600 | 250 |
| Odessa | $58,370 | 3,190 |
| Midland | $58,200 | 4,540 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $57,110 | 10,760 |
| Killeen-Temple | $57,040 | 1,940 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $56,840 | 49,750 |
| Sherman-Denison | $55,270 | 670 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $54,900 | 2,100 |
| Abilene | $54,720 | 1,090 |
| Amarillo | $54,290 | 2,230 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $53,650 | 13,710 |
| Longview | $51,990 | 2,290 |
| Tyler | $51,290 | 1,490 |
| Victoria | $51,150 | 570 |
| Wichita Falls | $50,600 | 620 |
| College Station-Bryan | $49,540 | 1,230 |
| El Paso | $49,270 | 7,850 |
| Lubbock | $49,080 | 2,200 |
| Texarkana | $49,050 | 1,190 |
| Laredo | $49,010 | 5,460 |
| Corpus Christi | $49,000 | 2,570 |
| Waco | $48,780 | 1,640 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $48,550 | 1,660 |
| San Angelo | $48,230 | 660 |
Texas 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)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $37,540 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,450 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $42,500 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $58,810 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $35,600 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $46,330 |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | $61,170 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $35,850 |
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