salary$56,840 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,490per year
Jobs in the area49,750people work this job
Can a truck driver afford The Woodlands?
Expensive. Rent of $2,150 a month takes 45.4% 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 The Woodlands, TX?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $56,840 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $38,320 and $79,490.
Can a truck driver afford to live in The Woodlands?
Typical rent of $2,150 a month takes 45.4% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.