Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Nevada
The median for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Nevada is $62,290 a year, somewhat above the national $58,640 (+6%); the state ranks 6th of 51 states by median. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers earn 31% more than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Nevada pays more than every neighbouring state: Oregon, Utah, California, Idaho and Arizona range from $58,080 in Arizona to $61,980 in Oregon. Nevada employs 15,010 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, 9.68 per 1,000 jobs, the 37th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.73 means it is less common in Nevada than nationally.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $22.05 | $25.20 | $29.95 | $36.48 | $39.95 | $31.25 | 15,010 | 9.68 | 0.73 |
| Annual | $45,860 | $52,420 | $62,290 | $75,890 | $83,090 | $65,010 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.30 | $23.06 | $28.19 | $33.23 | $38.17 | $28.71 | 2,062,040 | – | – |
| Annual | $40,140 | $47,960 | $58,640 | $69,120 | $79,380 | $59,710 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 6th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 37th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.73
- Jobs per 1,000
- 9.68
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada publish a row for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $30.67 | $63,790 | $47,100 | $94,860 | 4,170 | 15.11 | 1.14 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $29.16 | $60,650 | $43,560 | $79,900 | 8,670 | 7.62 | 0.57 |
| Carson City, NV | $29.08 | $60,480 | $47,510 | $87,550 | 130 | 4.07 | 0.31 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $38.01 | $79,070 | $49,780 | $83,090 | 1,850 | 20.60 | 1.55 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $29.95 | $62,290 | 15,010 | 0.73 |
| Arizona | $27.92 | $58,080 | 40,150 | 0.93 |
| California | $28.96 | $60,230 | 205,090 | 0.85 |
| Idaho | $28.26 | $58,770 | 15,920 | 1.40 |
| Oregon | $29.80 | $61,980 | 23,970 | 0.92 |
| Utah | $29.15 | $60,620 | 25,060 | 1.09 |
See the national page for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (every state ranked) and the Nevada wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Nevada estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.