salary$64,200 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$83,410per year
Jobs in the area20,430people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Minneapolis?
Expensive. Rent of $1,649 a month takes 30.8% 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 Minneapolis, MN?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area is $64,200 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $48,080 and $83,410.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Minneapolis?
Typical rent of $1,649 a month takes 30.8% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area.