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CDL Truck Driver Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$58,390/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.07/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
23,160
public U.S. Median
$58,640
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,804 #7 of 51

CDL Truck Driver pay in Nebraska, explained

Truck drivers in Nebraska earn a median of $58,390 per year ($28.07 per hour), in line with the national median of $58,640. Entry-level workers earn around $40,150, while the most experienced truck drivers reach about $81,790. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $58,390 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $58,390 is worth about $64,804 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #7 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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CDL Truck Driver pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$40,150
$19.30/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,390
$28.07/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$81,790
$39.32/hr

CDL Truck Driver pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $58,390 $64,804 —
Colorado $61,500 $59,679 −$3,110
Wyoming $60,310 $65,066 −$1,920
Kansas $58,920 $65,417 −$530
South Dakota $58,690 $66,252 −$300
Iowa $58,070 $66,168 +$320
Missouri $54,550 $60,066 +$3,840

CDL Truck Driver in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do truck drivers make in Nebraska?

Truck drivers in Nebraska earn a median of $58,390 per year ($28.07 per hour), compared with $58,640 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay truck drivers well?

At $58,390, Nebraska pays about the same as the national median for truck drivers. An estimated 23,160 work in the state.

CDL Truck Driver salary in other states

Alaska · $70,100 Washington · $64,760 District of Columbia · $64,170 New Jersey · $63,570 Massachusetts · $63,030 Nevada · $62,290 New York · $62,050 Minnesota · $61,990 Oregon · $61,980 Colorado · $61,500 North Dakota · $60,910 Vermont · $60,830

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