salary$62,310 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,910per year
Jobs in the area12,340people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Salt Lake City?
Expensive. Rent of $1,608 a month takes 31.0% 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 Salt Lake City, UT?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area is $62,310 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $45,840 and $76,910.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Salt Lake City?
Typical rent of $1,608 a month takes 31.0% 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 Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area.