salary$54,900 a year$26 an hour · median pay in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,580per year
Jobs in the area2,100people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Beaumont?
OK. Rent of $1,236 a month takes 27.0% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Beaumont, TX?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX area is $54,900 a year ($26 an hour). Most earn between $37,130 and $76,580.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Beaumont?
Typical rent of $1,236 a month takes 27.0% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX metro area.