SOC 53-3032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — Nebraska
Nebraska · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Nebraska is $58,390 per year, close to the national median of $58,640 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Nebraska is $58,390 per year, close to the national median of $58,640 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $47,020 and $75,830. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,150 and the ninetieth at $81,790.
Employment stands at 23,160, or 22.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Nebraska ranks number 31st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lincoln records the highest median at $81,790. Of the 662 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 338th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,150 | −31.5% |
| 25th | $47,020 | −19.8% |
| Median (50th) | $58,390 | −0.4% |
| 75th | $75,830 | +29.3% |
| 90th | $81,790 | +39.5% |
| Mean | $60,070 | +2.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | $81,790 | 4,530 | |
| 2 | Grand Island | $60,810 | 970 | |
| 3 | Omaha | $58,010 | 10,210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $58,390 goes as far as $64,806 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,806US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,390 a year, 0.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,150 to $81,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 23,160 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 31st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lincoln, at $81,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $58,390, or $28.07 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,640, so pay in Nebraska is 0.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nebraska earns more than $81,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,150 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lincoln, at $81,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 23,160 jobs in this occupation in Nebraska. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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