BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · Montana: $50,130/year · Difference: -$910/year
| Metric | Montana | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $50,130 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $24.10 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $47,220 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $22.70 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 9.3K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Montana is $50,130 per year ($24.10/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $47,220/year. Approximately 9.3 thousand drivers work in this category in Montana.
Montana ranks #36 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; Montana is $910 lower (-1.8%).
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.