BLS OEWS 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $58,240/year · Missouri: $56,990/year · Difference: -$1,250/year
| Metric | Missouri | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $56,990 | $58,240 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $27.40 | $28.00 |
| Median Annual Wage | $50,540 | $57,440 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $24.30 | $27.62 |
| Drivers Employed | 50.9K | 2,070K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Missouri is $56,990 per year ($27.40/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $50,540/year. Approximately 50.9 thousand drivers work in this category in Missouri.
Missouri ranks #32 out of 50 states. The national mean is $58,240/year; Missouri is $1,250 lower (-2.1%).
Pay depends on freight volume, proximity to major distribution hubs and ports, cost of living, employer type (private fleet vs. for-hire), experience, CDL endorsements, and route type (OTR vs. regional vs. local). Specialized freight — hazmat, reefer, flatbed, oversized — typically pays a premium over dry van rates in any state.