CO · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 53-3032

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Colorado

Median Annual Salary $60,260 +5% above national average (national: $57,440)
$61,750Mean Annual
$29Median Hourly
27,840Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$60,260
$45,730
10th pct.
$80,150
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$45,730$21.98
25th percentile$51,380$24.70
50th percentile (median)$60,260$28.97
75th percentile$68,270$32.82
90th percentile (top earners)$80,150$38.54
Mean (average)$61,750$29.69

How Colorado Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Colorado
Colorado (current) $60,260
Alaska $64,890 +8%
New Jersey $64,720 +7%
Washington $63,760 +6%
District of Columbia $63,610 +6%
Oregon $61,180 +2%
Minnesota $61,090 +1%
Nevada $60,900 +1%
Massachusetts $60,630 +1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Colorado?

The mean heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Colorado is $61,750 per year. The median (middle) salary is $60,260 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Colorado?

Entry-level heavy and tractor-trailer truck driverss (10th percentile) in Colorado typically earn around $45,730 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $51,380 per year.

What is the highest Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Colorado?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Colorado make approximately $80,150 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $68,270 per year.

How does the Colorado Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary compare to the national average?

The median heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Colorado is $60,260, which is +5% above national average of $57,440.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes