Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Hourly Wage in Texas (2024)

The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Texas is $24.12/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Texas hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$16.66
/hour
Median (P50)
$24.12
/hour
Senior (P90)
$36.89
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$50,170
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Texas vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$16.66
National: $18.79
-11.3%
Median (P50)
$24.12
National: $26.05
-7.4%
Senior (P90)
$36.89
National: $36.12
+2.1%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $16.66 $666 $2888 $34,660
Q1 (P25) $20.96 $838 $3632 $43,590
Median (P50) $24.12 $965 $4181 $50,170
Q3 (P75) $29.66 $1186 $5142 $61,700
Senior (P90) $36.89 $1476 $6395 $76,740

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

#1
$30.36
$30.36/hr
+16.5%
#2
$30.04
$30.04/hr
+15.3%
#3
$29.55
$29.55/hr
+13.4%
#4
$29.42
$29.42/hr
+12.9%
#5
$28.61
$28.61/hr
+9.8%
#6
$28.57
$28.57/hr
+9.7%
#7
$28.46
$28.46/hr
+9.3%
#8
$28.35
$28.35/hr
+8.8%
#9
$28.22
$28.22/hr
+8.3%
#10
$28.1
$28.1/hr
+7.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Texas?

The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Texas is $24.12/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $50,170.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Texas Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Texas is $24.12/hr compared to the national average of $26.05/hr — lower by $1.93/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Texas?

Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers professionals in Texas earn approximately $16.66/hour (10th percentile), which equals $34,660.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $36.89/hour.

How much does a senior Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Texas?

Senior-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers professionals in Texas (90th percentile) earn approximately $36.89/hour, or $76,740.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (SOC 533032) in Texas.

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