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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in North Dakota

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in North Dakota earn a median of $60,910 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$60,910
vs. U.S. median
+4% ($58,640)
Rank among states
11 of 51
Jobs in the state
11,870

Pay range in North Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,990; the top 10% earn over $83,330. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.

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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in North Dakota

How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in North Dakota?

The median is $60,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,990 and the top 10% earn over $83,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is North Dakota a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?

On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses