salary$58,370 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Odessa, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,930per year
Jobs in the area3,190people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Odessa?
OK. Rent of $1,444 a month takes 29.7% 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 Odessa, TX?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Odessa, TX area is $58,370 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $40,480 and $77,930.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Odessa?
Typical rent of $1,444 a month takes 29.7% 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 Odessa, TX metro area.