Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in South Dakota
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in South Dakota earn a median of $58,690 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,690
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($58,640)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,470
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,590; the top 10% earn over $78,610. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in South Dakota
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in South Dakota?
The median is $58,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,590 and the top 10% earn over $78,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.