salary$58,240 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,300per year
Jobs in the area18,270people work this job
Can a truck driver afford St. Louis?
OK. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 26.7% 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 St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a truck driver in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $58,240 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $40,540 and $79,300.
Can a truck driver afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 26.7% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.