Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary
In Omaha, NE-IA, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers earn $58,010 at the median, or about $27.89 an hour. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $81K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.91), which stretches that salary to about $63,116 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,368/month, about 35.9% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $58K get you in Omaha?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Omaha’s Regional Price Parity (91.91). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Omaha
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers pay in Omaha tracks closely to the national median, $58K locally vs. $59K nationwide, a 1% difference. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,368/month, which is 35.4% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.91 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in metros near Omaha, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $82K | $89K |
| Grand Island | $61K | $70K |
| St. Louis | $58K | $61K |
| Kansas City | $60K | $65K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Omaha, NE-IA
Entry-level heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $58K. Top earners bring in $81K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $70K | +20% | 3,420 |
| Washington | $65K | +10% | 40,530 |
| District of Columbia | $64K | +9% | 830 |
| New Jersey | $64K | +8% | 47,980 |
| Massachusetts | $63K | +7% | 30,890 |
| Nevada | $62K | +6% | 15,010 |
| New York | $62K | +6% | 63,700 |
| Minnesota | $62K | +6% | 38,770 |
| Oregon | $62K | +6% | 23,970 |
| Colorado | $62K | +5% | 25,350 |
| North Dakota | $61K | +4% | 11,870 |
| Vermont | $61K | +4% | 3,560 |
| Utah | $61K | +3% | 25,060 |
| Connecticut | $60K | +3% | 15,740 |
| Illinois | $60K | +3% | 84,200 |
| Wyoming | $60K | +3% | 6,050 |
| Indiana | $60K | +3% | 59,090 |
| New Hampshire | $60K | +3% | 6,960 |
| California | $60K | +3% | 205,090 |
| Rhode Island | $60K | +3% | 3,620 |
| Hawaii | $60K | +2% | 4,070 |
| Ohio | $60K | +2% | 83,060 |
| Maryland | $59K | +1% | 29,150 |
| Kansas | $59K | +0% | 24,220 |
| Montana | $59K | +0% | 7,830 |
| Idaho | $59K | +0% | 15,920 |
| South Dakota | $59K | +0% | 6,470 |
| Tennessee | $59K | -0% | 64,890 |
| Wisconsin | $59K | -0% | 53,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $59K | -0% | 87,550 |
| Nebraska | $58K | -0% | 23,160 |
| Arizona | $58K | -1% | 40,150 |
| Iowa | $58K | -1% | 35,040 |
| Delaware | $58K | -2% | 9,040 |
| Michigan | $57K | -2% | 60,800 |
| Georgia | $57K | -3% | 74,840 |
| Maine | $57K | -3% | 9,980 |
| Virginia | $57K | -3% | 48,750 |
| Kentucky | $56K | -4% | 31,760 |
| Texas | $56K | -4% | 209,680 |
| Missouri | $55K | -7% | 47,760 |
| Oklahoma | $54K | -7% | 27,840 |
| Alabama | $52K | -11% | 36,650 |
| Mississippi | $52K | -12% | 24,160 |
| Arkansas | $52K | -12% | 32,220 |
| North Carolina | $52K | -12% | 62,400 |
| South Carolina | $51K | -13% | 34,170 |
| Florida | $51K | -14% | 112,920 |
| New Mexico | $51K | -14% | 11,820 |
| West Virginia | $49K | -16% | 12,190 |
| Louisiana | $49K | -16% | 28,540 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver afford a 2BR apartment alone in Omaha?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $58K, rent takes 35.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,368/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,200/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Omaha?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers typically earn — is $40K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,409/month. At HUD’s $1,368/month FMR, rent would take 57% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver a high-paying job in Omaha?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $58K locally vs. $59K nationally, a 1% difference.
How does Omaha compare to the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
Omaha pays $58K median vs. the U.S. average of $59K — that’s -1%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.91), the purchasing-power equivalent is $63K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Omaha, NE-IA?
The median is $58,010 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,150, and experienced heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers can clear $80,650. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $58K enough to live in Omaha?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,866/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,368/month, which eats 35.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary go in Omaha?
Omaha has a Regional Price Parity of 91.91 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary is worth about $63,116 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.