Truck Driver salary in St. Louis, MO
Median pay, St. Louis metro
$58,240/year
about $28.00 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $48,310 – $69,610
Half of truck drivers in the St. Louis metro area earn more than $58,240 a year and half earn less. That's 1% lower than the national median of $58,640, and ranks #22 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $40,540 | $19.49 |
| 25th | $48,310 | $23.23 |
| Median (50th) | $58,240 | $28.00 |
| 75th | $69,610 | $33.47 |
| 90th (top earners) | $79,300 | $38.13 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a truck driver job in the St. Louis metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $48,310 ($23.23/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $48,310 to $69,610 ($23.23 to $33.47/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $69,610 ($33.47/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Many drivers are paid per mile, so ask about typical weekly miles, not just the rate per mile.
- Ask how much home time you'll get and whether detention and layover time is paid.
- Lease-purchase offers can shift costs to the driver. Read the details carefully.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, St. Louis metro. Occupation: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (SOC 53-3032). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.