salary$59,530 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$42,810per year
Top pay (top 10%)$91,990per year
Jobs in the area55,670people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Dallas?
Expensive. Rent of $1,760 a month takes 35.5% of the median truck driver salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Dallas, TX?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $59,530 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $42,810 and $91,990.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Dallas?
Typical rent of $1,760 a month takes 35.5% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.