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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Idaho
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Idaho?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,770
Median Annual Salary
▲
+10.3% vs 2024
$59,160
Mean Salary
$58,770
Median Salary
$28.25
Hourly Rate
15,920 people work as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Idaho
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary by percentile in Idaho
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Idaho earn a median salary of $58,770 per year ($4,897/month).
This is 0.9% above the national average of $58,233.
Idaho ranks #26 out of 51 states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay.
Approximately 15,920 people work in this occupation across Idaho.
Salaries increased by 10.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Operation and Control
3.75
Monitoring
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Transportation
4.02
Public Safety and Security
3.87
Customer and Personal Service
3.69
English Language
3.56
Law and Government
3.05
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(54.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Idaho
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Idaho range from $43,360 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $77,120 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,150 and $64,260.
Median $58,770
P10: $43,360P25: $48,150P75: $64,260P90: $77,120
10th
$43,360
25th
$48,150
Median
$58,770
75th
$64,260
90th
$77,120
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,360
$20.85
$3,613
25th Percentile
$48,150
$23.15
$4,012
Median (50th)
$58,770
$28.25
$4,897
75th Percentile
$64,260
$30.89
$5,355
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$77,120
$37.08
$6,426
Note: The mean (average) salary of $59,160 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#26
Idaho ranks #26 of 51 states
$58,233
National avg. for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Idaho?
The median annual salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Idaho is $58,770 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $59,160.
What is the salary range for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Idaho?
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Idaho range from $43,360 at the 10th percentile to $77,120 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,150 and $64,260.
What is the starting salary for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Idaho?
Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers positions in Idaho typically start around $43,360 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,150 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Idaho?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 15,920 people are employed as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Idaho.
What is the hourly rate for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Idaho?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Idaho is approximately $28.25 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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