Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in North Dakota
The median for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in North Dakota is $60,910 a year, somewhat above the national $58,640 (+4%); the state ranks 11th of 51 states by median. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers earn 16% more than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota pays more (up to $61,990 in Minnesota) and Montana and South Dakota pay less (down to $58,690 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 11,870 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, 27.6 per 1,000 jobs, the 39th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 2.08 means the occupation is more concentrated in North Dakota than nationally.
North Dakota vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| North Dakota | Hourly | $23.07 | $25.15 | $29.29 | $32.27 | $40.06 | $30.45 | 11,870 | 27.65 | 2.08 |
| Annual | $47,990 | $52,310 | $60,910 | $67,110 | $83,330 | $63,330 | ||||
| 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
- 11th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 39th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 2.08
- Jobs per 1,000
- 27.65
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of North Dakota'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 North Dakota
4 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching North Dakota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $29.81 | $62,000 | $48,320 | $95,370 | 1,070 | 14.99 | 1.13 |
| Minot, ND | $29.34 | $61,030 | $48,480 | $93,060 | 880 | 26.49 | 2.00 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $28.54 | $59,360 | $47,440 | $89,870 | 1,100 | 21.12 | 1.59 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $28.32 | $58,900 | $40,870 | $78,350 | 3,570 | 24.04 | 1.81 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $30.00 | $62,400 | $49,990 | $81,700 | 4,230 | 48.40 | 3.65 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $27.92 | $58,060 | $47,740 | $79,190 | 1,570 | 24.79 | 1.87 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $29.29 | $60,910 | 11,870 | 2.08 |
| Minnesota | $29.80 | $61,990 | 38,770 | 0.99 |
| Montana | $28.30 | $58,870 | 7,830 | 1.15 |
| South Dakota | $28.21 | $58,690 | 6,470 | 1.07 |
See the national page for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (every state ranked) and the North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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.