BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · Missouri: $50,990/year · Difference: -$50/year
| Metric | Missouri | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $50,990 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $24.52 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $47,850 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $23.00 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 42.7K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Missouri is $50,990 per year ($24.52/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $47,850/year. Approximately 42.7 thousand drivers work in this category in Missouri.
Missouri ranks #33 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; Missouri is $50 lower (-0.1%).
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.