Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,350 or more. The middle half of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Fargo earn between $52,000 and $63,880.
- $41K10th
- $52K25th
- $59KMedian
- $64K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,770 | $4,981 | $28.74 |
| Median | $58,900 | $4,908 | $28.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,880 | $5,323 | $30.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Fargo earn 6% less than the North Dakota average ($63,330) and about the same as the U.S. average ($59,710). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $58,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $59,770 | $58,900 | $40,870 | $78,350 | 3,570 |
| North Dakota | $63,330 | $60,910 | $47,990 | $83,330 | 11,870 |
| United States | $59,710 | $58,640 | $40,140 | $79,380 | 2,062,040 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary after taxes in Fargo
On the average salary of $59,770, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $50,205 a year, or $4,184 a month and $1,931 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $50,205 | $4,184 |
| Working in MN | $47,664 | $3,972 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $59,770 buys what about $65,775 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 4th of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($67,230).
- Bismarck$67,230
- Minot$64,690
- Grand Forks$62,160
- Fargo$59,770
All Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries in North Dakota
Highest-paying cities for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Iowa City, IA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($77,940).
- Iowa City, IA$77,940
- Lincoln, NE$73,050
- Fairbanks, AK$72,350
- Seattle, WA$71,980
- San Jose, CA$70,730
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Fargo: questions
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make an hour in Fargo?
$28.74 an hour on average, and $28.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers take-home pay in Fargo?
About $50,205 a year ($4,184 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,770.
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($59,710).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3032; area Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.81, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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