Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Colorado

$28,815 $93,511
10th pct Median: $54,367 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$28,815
25th Percentile$39,144
50th (Median)$54,367
75th Percentile$75,026
90th (Top Earners)$93,511
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Colorado median salary of $54,367 for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers has the purchasing power of approximately $49,650 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Colorado's higher cost of living (COL index: 109.5) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Colorado?
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Colorado earn a median annual salary of $54,367 per year ($26.14/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $50,340.
Is Colorado a good state for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
Colorado pays above the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Colorado is higher average (COL index: 109.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Colorado?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 109.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $54,367 salary in Colorado has the purchasing power of approximately $49,650 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Colorado reduce real purchasing power.
How does Colorado compare to neighboring states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Colorado

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $358,776
2 Radiologists $334,714
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $330,718
4 Neurologists $319,248
5 Surgeons, All Other $318,082
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $293,630
7 Psychiatrists $269,782
8 Physicians, Pathologists $263,434
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Colorado

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the transportation sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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