Truck Driver Salary in Missouri
Complete 2026 salary data for CDL and non-CDL truck drivers in Missouri. Compare pay by license type, see cost of living adjustments, and find the highest-paying cities.
CDL-A Avg
$56,830
CDL-B Avg
$45,200
Non-CDL Avg
$50,300
Owner-Op Gross
$198,000
Salary Comparison by License Type
How Missouri truck driver pay compares across CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator categories.
Cost of Living in Missouri
Missouri's cost of living is 11% below the national average. Your salary stretches further here than in most states.
Cost-of-Living Adjusted Pay
Nominal CDL-A Salary
$56,830
Adjusted Purchasing Power
$63,854
After adjusting for Missouri's cost of living index of 89, a CDL-A salary of $56,830 provides the same purchasing power as $63,854 in an average-cost area. This means your money goes further in Missouri than the raw salary suggests.
Which Missouri metros pay best?
Our estimate for each of these markets, built from the Missouri average scaled for metro size. Where two metros show the same number it is because they sit in the same population band — we do not hold data fine-grained enough to separate them, and we would rather say so than invent a difference.
Salary by City in Missouri
Explore detailed truck driver salary data for individual cities in Missouri, including cost of living adjustments, top employers, and local market trends.
| City | CDL-A Avg | Cost of Living | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $63,650 | 91 | Rising |
| St. Louis | $63,650 | 92 | Rising |
| Springfield | $56,830 | 84 | Stable |
| Columbia | $56,830 | 89 | Stable |
| Joplin | $54,557 | 80 | Stable |
Salary Trend in Missouri
Missouri offers solid trucking wages with excellent cost-of-living-adjusted pay. The state's central location at the I-70/I-44/I-55 crossroads keeps freight volumes strong year-round.
Missouri vs National Average
| Category | MO | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL-A Average | $56,830 | $59,710 | $-2,880 |
| Cost of Living | 89 | 100 | -11 |
| Adjusted Pay | $63,854 | $59,710 | +$4,144 |
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Missouri
Pay on this page is the statewide picture. These are the actual seats we are filling in Missouri, each with its own pay, home time and requirements.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$57,000 - $80,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$58,500 - $82,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$59,500 - $84,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$60,000 - $85,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$61,500 - $87,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$66,000 - $93,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$53,500 - $75,500/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$44,000 - $62,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$49,500 - $70,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$50,000 - $71,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$54,500 - $77,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$55,500 - $78,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$52,500 - $74,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$43,000 - $60,500/year · Home daily
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Missouri
What is the average trucker salary in Missouri?
Missouri CDL-A drivers average $56,830. With an 89% cost of living, the adjusted purchasing power is $63,854 — making Missouri one of the better-value trucking states in the Midwest.
Which Missouri cities are best for trucking jobs?
St. Louis and Kansas City are both excellent trucking markets. St. Louis benefits from Mississippi River freight connections, while Kansas City is a major intermodal and distribution hub.
What major trucking companies operate in Missouri?
Missouri hosts Prime Inc. (Springfield), Jack Cooper Transport (Kansas City), and numerous carriers using the state as a central distribution point. Both metro areas have extensive logistics park operations.
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