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Truck Driver Salary in Colorado (2026)
$29.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,598/year ($4,133/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 25,350 Truck Driver jobs in Colorado (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Truck Driver salary of $61,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,598 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $61,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,200 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,705 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,998 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,598 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,133 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Colorado?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Colorado is $61,500 per year ($29.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,490 and $70,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $61,500, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $49,598 per year ($4,133 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 25,350 Truck Driver jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.