Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Colorado | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $61,500 | $57,715 | +7% |
| Median hourly wage | $29.57 | $27.75 | +7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $59,651.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Truck Driver in Colorado is $61,500, or about $29.57 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Truck Drivers is $57,715. Colorado is +7% above the national median.
Entry-level truck drivers in Colorado typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 25,350 truck driver jobs on record and a median salary of $61,500, Colorado offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.