Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Missouri
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Missouri earn a median of $54,550 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($58,640)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 47,760
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,860; the top 10% earn over $77,510. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Missouri
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Missouri?
The median is $54,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,860 and the top 10% earn over $77,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.