Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Utah

$25,880 $83,988
10th pct Median: $48,830 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$25,880
25th Percentile$35,158
50th (Median)$48,830
75th Percentile$67,385
90th (Top Earners)$83,988
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Utah median salary of $48,830 for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers has the purchasing power of approximately $45,297 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Utah's higher cost of living (COL index: 107.8) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Utah?
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Utah earn a median annual salary of $48,830 per year ($23.48/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $50,340.
Is Utah a good state for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
Utah pays slightly below the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Cost of living in Utah is higher average (COL index: 107.8).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Utah?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 107.8 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $48,830 salary in Utah has the purchasing power of approximately $45,297 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Utah reduce real purchasing power.
How does Utah compare to neighboring states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Utah

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $322,234
2 Radiologists $300,622
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $297,033
4 Neurologists $286,732
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $263,724
6 Psychiatrists $242,304
7 Physicians, Pathologists $236,602
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $236,040
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Utah

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the transportation sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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