BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · Colorado: $56,200/year · Difference: +$5,160/year
| Metric | Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $56,200 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $27.02 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $52,620 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $25.30 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 29.4K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Colorado is $56,200 per year ($27.02/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $52,620/year. Approximately 29.4 thousand drivers work in this category in Colorado.
Colorado ranks #13 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; Colorado is $5,160 higher (+10.1%).
Pay depends on freight volume, proximity to major distribution hubs and ports, cost of living, employer type (private fleet vs. for-hire), experience, CDL endorsements, and route type (OTR vs. regional vs. local). Specialized freight — hazmat, reefer, flatbed, oversized — typically pays a premium over dry van rates in any state.