DOL Median (Texas)
$37,253
vs National
-11.8%
National: $42,224BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,187
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$37,253
-11.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$42,224
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Texas earns $37,253 in nominal terms, which is 11.8% below the national average of $42,224. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,187 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FAT AND BROKE INC.,DBA GAMER LOGISTICS | $45,344 | 55 |
| GUME TRANSPORT & STORAGE, INC. | $37,274 | 4 |
| EDWIN & SANDRA RODRIGUEZ | N/A | 1 |
| AMERICAN TRANSPORT INTERSTATE LLC | N/A | 2 |
| JORGE A MANCILLAS | N/A | 1 |
| F&H | N/A | 1 |
| FRANK & SON DOZERWORKS LLC | N/A | 1 |
| E&M LOGISTICS, INC. | N/A | 6 |
| JUDEX LOGISTICS LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Texas?
The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Texas is $37,253 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
A Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Texas earns 11.8% less than the national median of $42,224, or $40,187 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.