Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Texas
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Texas earn a median of $56,290 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,290
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($58,640)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 209,680
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,150; the top 10% earn over $79,400. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Texas
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Texas?
The median is $56,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,150 and the top 10% earn over $79,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.