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Truck Driver Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$29.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,297/year ($4,108/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 38,770 Truck Driver jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Truck Driver salary of $61,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,297 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $61,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,259 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,742 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$2,692 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,297 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,108 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Minnesota?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Minnesota is $61,990 per year ($29.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,730 and $73,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $61,990, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $49,297 per year ($4,108 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 38,770 Truck Driver jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.