SOC 53-3032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — North Dakota
North Dakota · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in North Dakota is $60,910 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 North Dakota is $60,910 per year, close to the national median of $58,640 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $47,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,330 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,310 to $67,110.
Employment stands at 11,870, or 27.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, North Dakota ranks 11th by median wage. Bismarck leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $62,000. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 277th of 556 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,990 | −18.2% |
| 25th | $52,310 | −10.8% |
| Median (50th) | $60,910 | +3.9% |
| 75th | $67,110 | +14.4% |
| 90th | $83,330 | +42.1% |
| Mean | $63,330 | +8.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bismarck | $62,000 | 1,070 | |
| 2 | Minot | $61,030 | 880 | |
| 3 | Grand Forks | $59,360 | 1,100 | |
| 4 | Fargo | $58,900 | 3,570 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $60,910 goes as far as $68,438 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,438US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,910 a year, 3.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,990 to $83,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 11,870 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bismarck, at $62,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in North Dakota?
The median annual wage is $60,910, or $29.29 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 North Dakota is 3.9% higher. 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 North Dakota earns more than $83,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,990 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 Bismarck, at $62,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 11,870 jobs in this occupation in North Dakota. 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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