salary$81,790 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Lincoln, NE area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$81,790per year
Jobs in the area4,530people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Lincoln?
Cheap. Rent of $1,328 a month takes 19.5% 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 Lincoln, NE?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Lincoln, NE area is $81,790 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $47,950 and $81,790.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Lincoln?
Typical rent of $1,328 a month takes 19.5% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lincoln, NE metro area.