Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| North Dakota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $60,910 | $57,715 | +6% |
| Median hourly wage | $29.28 | $27.75 | +6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $68,438.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Truck Driver in North Dakota is $60,910, or about $29.28 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Truck Drivers is $57,715. North Dakota is +6% above the national median.
Entry-level truck drivers in North Dakota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 11,870 truck driver jobs on record and a median salary of $60,910, North Dakota offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.