Truck Driver salary in Colorado
Truck drivers in Colorado earn a median $61,500 a year, 5% above the national median of $58,640. That ranks #10 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $49,327.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 53-3032. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $61,500 | $5,125 | $2,365 | $29.57 |
| Average pay | $63,650 | $5,304 | $2,448 | $30.60 |
| Take-home (median) | $49,327 | $4,111 | $1,897 | $23.71 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $5,200 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $4,705 |
| Colorado income tax and state programs | $2,268 |
| Take-home | $49,327 |
Colorado's prices are 3% above the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $47,866 buys in an average-priced state. The Colorado minimum wage is $15.16; the median truck driver earns 2.0 times that.
Truck Driver pay in Colorado vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $61,500 | $49,327 | $47,866 |
| Arizona | $58,080 | $47,798 | $47,476 |
| Kansas | $58,920 | $47,034 | $52,221 |
| Nebraska | $58,390 | $47,319 | $52,517 |
| New Mexico | $50,500 | $41,549 | $45,058 |
| Oklahoma | $54,410 | $43,995 | $50,084 |
| Utah | $60,620 | $48,605 | $49,164 |
| Wyoming | $60,310 | $50,639 | $54,632 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do truck drivers make in Colorado?
- The median salary is $61,500 a year ($29.57 an hour), and the average is $63,650, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do truck drivers take home in Colorado?
- About $49,327 a year after federal and Colorado taxes, or $1,897 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do truck drivers earn more in Colorado than the national average?
- Colorado ranks #10 of 51 for median pay, 5% above the U.S. median of $58,640. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #27.