Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Arkansas
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arkansas earn a median of $51,550 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($58,640)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 32,220
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,770; the top 10% earn over $81,110. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Arkansas
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Arkansas?
The median is $51,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,770 and the top 10% earn over $81,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.