Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in North Dakota
$63,330avg. a year
$30.45 an hour · 11,870 employed
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in North Dakota earn an average of $63,330 a year. That is $3,620 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $59,710. The best-paying metro area is Bismarck, ND at $67,230.
$60,910Median pay
$30.45Average hourly
+16%Avg. pay since 2020
#11Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying North Dakota metro areas
Average pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
11,070 jobs
Bismarck, ND
$67,230
$32.32 an hour
2880 jobs
Minot, ND
$64,690
$31.10 an hour
31,100 jobs
Grand Forks, ND-MN
$62,160
$29.88 an hour
43,570 jobs
Fargo, ND-MN
$59,770
$28.74 an hour
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in North Dakota, charted
Pay over time
North Dakota, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where North Dakota heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · North Dakota highlighted · tap a state
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North Dakota vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,710 | $28.71 |
| North Dakota | $63,330 | $30.45 |
| Minnesota | $63,630 | $30.59 |
| Montana | $59,180 | $28.45 |
| South Dakota | $58,550 | $28.15 |
Related jobs in North Dakota
- Light Truck Drivers$51,940
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,910
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38,790
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$74,160
- Driver/Sales Workers$42,180
- Bus Drivers, School$56,990
Average pay, North Dakota, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in North Dakota?
The average is $63,330 a year, and the median is $60,910. That is $3,620 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $59,710.
What is the hourly wage in North Dakota?
$30.45 an hour on average; the median is $29.29.
Where in North Dakota do they earn the most?
Bismarck, ND ($67,230), followed by Minot, ND ($64,690). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Fargo, ND-MN ($59,770).
How does North Dakota rank?
North Dakota ranks #11 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 53-3032. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.