verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

CDL Truck Driver Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$61,500/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.57/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
25,350
public U.S. Median
$58,640
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$59,679 #25 of 51

CDL Truck Driver pay in Colorado, explained

Truck drivers in Colorado earn a median of $61,500 per year ($29.57 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $58,640. Entry-level workers earn around $47,010, while the most experienced truck drivers reach about $80,570. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $61,500 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $61,500 is worth about $59,679 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #25 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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CDL Truck Driver pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,010
$22.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,500
$29.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$80,570
$38.74/hr

CDL Truck Driver pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $61,500 $59,679
Utah $60,620 $61,317 +$880
Wyoming $60,310 $65,066 +$1,190
Kansas $58,920 $65,417 +$2,580
Nebraska $58,390 $64,804 +$3,110
Oklahoma $54,410 $61,940 +$7,090
New Mexico $50,500 $54,765 +$11,000

CDL Truck Driver in Colorado: FAQ

How much do truck drivers make in Colorado?

Truck drivers in Colorado earn a median of $61,500 per year ($29.57 per hour), compared with $58,640 nationally.

Does Colorado pay truck drivers well?

At $61,500, Colorado pays 5% above the national median for truck drivers. An estimated 25,350 work in the state.

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