📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Montana (2026)

Montana · 5.0% below national average · Very High Demand

Average
$56,724
per year
Median
$55,708
per year
Hourly
$27.27
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$39,997
25th Percentile — Junior$47,452
50th Percentile — Median$55,708
75th Percentile — Senior$64,228
90th Percentile — Top Earners$69,378
💡 Top-earning Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss in Montana make up to $69,378 per year. The job market in Montana is rated moderate, with key industries including Agriculture, Tourism, Energy.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$50.1k
2021
$51.4k
2022
$52.7k
2023
$54.0k
2024
$55.3k
2025
$56.7k
2026
📈 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries in Montana have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Montana's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary by City in Montana
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Statewide Average $56,724 +0% Very High
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Job Market in Montana
Key factors affecting compensation

Montana is home to a moderate job market for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss. The state's key industries — Agriculture, Tourism, Energy — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $56,724 per year, Montana's Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Montana (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Montana can expect to earn $39,997–$47,452, while experienced Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss can command $64,228–$69,378.

Looking ahead, the Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers profession in Montana is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Agriculture continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Montana is $56,724 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $59,710.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss the highest wages in Montana due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Montana has a moderate job market with major industries in Agriculture, Tourism, Energy. Opportunities exist in for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers employment.
  • At $56,724/year, Montana Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $59,710/year.