Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Montana — GUPPI +2.0%
What is the wage premium for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Montana?
Montana pays $58,870/year for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (BLS OEWS May 2025) — +2.0% in line with the national employment-weighted average of $57,715. Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI): +2.0%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Pay Premium Index
Montana ranks #25 of 51 states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay. National employment-weighted average: $57,715.
How this is calculatedState median
$58,870
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$57,715
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#25
of 51 states
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — GUPPI by US state
All states where BLS publishes a median, ranked highest premium first. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100.
| # | State | Median salary | GUPPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $70,100 | +21.5% |
| 2 | Washington | $64,760 | +12.2% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $64,170 | +11.2% |
| 4 | New Jersey | $63,570 | +10.1% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $63,030 | +9.2% |
| 6 | Nevada | $62,290 | +7.9% |
| 7 | New York | $62,050 | +7.5% |
| 8 | Minnesota | $61,990 | +7.4% |
| 9 | Oregon | $61,980 | +7.4% |
| 10 | Colorado | $61,500 | +6.6% |
| 11 | North Dakota | $60,910 | +5.5% |
| 12 | Vermont | $60,830 | +5.4% |
| 13 | Utah | $60,620 | +5.0% |
| 14 | Connecticut | $60,490 | +4.8% |
| 15 | Wyoming | $60,310 | +4.5% |
| 16 | Indiana | $60,290 | +4.5% |
| 17 | Illinois | $60,320 | +4.5% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $60,280 | +4.4% |
| 19 | California | $60,230 | +4.4% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $60,190 | +4.3% |
| 21 | Ohio | $59,800 | +3.6% |
| 22 | Hawaii | $59,820 | +3.6% |
| 23 | Maryland | $59,360 | +2.9% |
| 24 | Kansas | $58,920 | +2.1% |
| 25 | Montana ← | $58,870 | +2.0% |
| 26 | Idaho | $58,770 | +1.8% |
| 27 | South Dakota | $58,690 | +1.7% |
| 28 | Tennessee | $58,620 | +1.6% |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $58,610 | +1.6% |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $58,580 | +1.5% |
| 31 | Nebraska | $58,390 | +1.2% |
| 32 | Iowa | $58,070 | +0.6% |
| 33 | Arizona | $58,080 | +0.6% |
| 34 | Delaware | $57,590 | −0.2% |
| 35 | Michigan | $57,180 | −0.9% |
| 36 | Georgia | $57,050 | −1.2% |
| 37 | Maine | $57,050 | −1.2% |
| 38 | Virginia | $56,860 | −1.5% |
| 39 | Kentucky | $56,340 | −2.4% |
| 40 | Texas | $56,290 | −2.5% |
| 41 | Missouri | $54,550 | −5.5% |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $54,410 | −5.7% |
| 43 | Alabama | $52,120 | −9.7% |
| 44 | Mississippi | $51,820 | −10.2% |
| 45 | Arkansas | $51,550 | −10.7% |
| 46 | North Carolina | $51,530 | −10.7% |
| 47 | South Carolina | $51,130 | −11.4% |
| 48 | Florida | $50,640 | −12.3% |
| 49 | New Mexico | $50,500 | −12.5% |
| 50 | West Virginia | $49,480 | −14.3% |
| 51 | Louisiana | $49,320 | −14.5% |
See how your salary compares — GUPPI calculator
Pick a US state and enter your gross annual salary. We show how it compares to the BLS state median for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers and to the national average (GUPPI).
BLS median salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Montana: $58,870 per year — 2.0% above the national average.
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BLS OEWS May 2025. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. Full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers earn in Montana?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Montana is $58,870. This is the midpoint — half of Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss in the state earn more, half earn less.
- Is Montana a high-paying state for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
- Montana pays +2.0% in line with the national employment-weighted average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (GUPPI +2.0%). Montana is close to the national average for this occupation.
- What is the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI) for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Montana?
- GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. For Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Montana: ($58,870 − $57,715) / $57,715 × 100 = +2.0%. See the methodology page for full formula and data source details.
- How does Montana compare to other states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?
- Montana ranks #25 of 51 states where BLS publishes a median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, based on the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI +2.0%). Top-ranked state: Alaska (GUPPI +21.5%, median $70,100).
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · May 2025 state estimates · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All occupations