salary$49,270 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the El Paso, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,310per year
Top pay (top 10%)$74,800per year
Jobs in the area7,850people work this job
Can a truck driver afford El Paso?
Expensive. Rent of $1,246 a month takes 30.3% 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 El Paso, TX?
The median pay for a truck driver in the El Paso, TX area is $49,270 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $36,310 and $74,800.
Can a truck driver afford to live in El Paso?
Typical rent of $1,246 a month takes 30.3% 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 El Paso, TX metro area.