How much does a Truck Driver make in Minnesota?

BLS puts the average Truck Driver pay in Minnesota at $63,630 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Minnesota, after federal taxes, FICA, and Minnesota state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $50,503 annually ($4,209/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Minnesota?

On a $63,630 salary in Minnesota, your take-home pay is approximately $50,503/year or $4,209/month. Federal tax: $5,456. State tax: $2,803. FICA: $4,868.

Is $63,630 a good Truck Driver salary?

$63,630 is the BLS average Truck Driver pay in Minnesota, 7% above the US average of $59,710 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Minnesota earn between $50,730 and $73,700.

How do Minnesota taxes affect Truck Driver salaries?

Minnesota levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $63,630 is $2,803. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 20.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for Truck Drivers?

In Minnesota, the top 10% earn over $81,830 and the bottom 10% under $45,910 (BLS, May 2025). 4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Long Haul Driver, Local Delivery Driver, Owner Operator, Tanker Driver, Flatbed Driver.

How can a Truck Driver in Minnesota reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Truck Driver Salary in Minnesota (2026)

Average Truck Driver pay in Minnesota

$63,630/year

≈ $31/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $50,730–$73,700

US average: $59,710

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$50,503/year

$4,209/month · effective tax rate 20.63%

Federal $5,456
State $2,803
FICA $4,868
Take-home

Pay by role in Minnesota

Senior OTR Driver (Long-Haul)$85,000–$135,000+ OT
Senior Dedicated Route (Target / Walmart)$82,000–$115,000+ OT
Senior Regional LTL (FedEx / UPS / OD)$85,000–$118,000
Senior Tanker Driver (Schwan's / Land O'Lakes)$88,000–$125,000+ OT
Senior Flatbed Driver$85,000–$125,000+ OT
Senior Owner-Operator (Independent)$125,000–$215,000

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$50,503
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,209
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,942
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$24/hr
Federal Tax	$5,456
State Tax	$2,803
FICA Taxes	$4,868
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	20.63%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Truck Drivers earn the same — not even close

Minnesota's truck-driver market is anchored by C.H. Robinson HQ Eden Prairie (Fortune 200 logistics, ~$17B revenue, ~17K employees globally as the country's largest 3PL by revenue), I-94 east-west corridor (Twin Cities to Chicago and west to Fargo), I-35 north-south corridor (Twin Cities to Duluth and south to Iowa), plus substantial Target distribution center network (8+ regional DCs serving the country's 7th-largest retailer), Schwan's home delivery (Marshall MN HQ), and substantial agricultural freight serving MN's dairy + pork + sugar beet + corn + soybean production.

Senior OTR Driver (Long-Haul)

$85,000–$135,000+ OT

OTR long-haul · Schneider + Werner + JB Hunt MN-based · no OBBBA OT deduction (Motor Carrier Act exempt)

Senior Dedicated Route (Target / Walmart)

$82,000–$115,000+ OT

Dedicated route DC-to-store · Target DC dedicated + Walmart MN · home-most-nights

Senior Regional LTL (FedEx / UPS / OD)

$85,000–$118,000

Regional LTL · FedEx Freight + UPS Freight + Old Dominion · home daily/weekly · pension premium

Senior Tanker Driver (Schwan's / Land O'Lakes)

$88,000–$125,000+ OT

Tanker hauler · Schwan's + Land O'Lakes dairy + Cargill commodity · X endorsement premium

Senior Flatbed Driver

$85,000–$125,000+ OT

Flatbed hauler · Polaris + Toro + building materials · oversized load endorsement premium

Senior Owner-Operator (Independent)

$125,000–$215,000

O/O leased to MN carriers · self-employed · Schedule C + Section 179 truck depreciation

Senior Hazmat Driver

$95,000–$135,000+ OT

Hazmat endorsement · Cargill chemical + 3M industrial + Marathon Petroleum · H endorsement

Senior Doubles/Triples Driver

$88,000–$125,000+ OT

Doubles + triples endorsement · FedEx + UPS + LTL premium · T + N endorsement

Mid-Career CDL Driver (3-7 yrs)

$72,000–$95,000+ OT

Mid-career CDL-A driver · transitioning to senior route band

New CDL Driver (0-2 yrs)

$52,000–$72,000+ OT

New CDL-A driver · MN CDL training programs · Schneider + Werner training contracts entry

Worth knowing: C.H. Robinson HQ Eden Prairie is the country's largest 3PL by revenue and the structural depth feature most national truck-driver surveys understate for MN. C.H. Robinson (Fortune 200 logistics, ~$17B+ revenue, ~17K global employees, the country's largest non-asset-based 3PL by revenue with ~95K contracted carriers in the network) operates from Eden Prairie HQ — while C.H. Robinson is a freight broker rather than direct trucking employer, its dispatcher + carrier-relationship + technology operations support the substantial MN-based trucking community indirectly. Target Corporation operates a substantial DC network (8+ regional DCs across MN + WI + IA serving its ~2,000-store network) supporting substantial dedicated route driver work. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies to non-exempt MN truck driver OT for tax years 2025-2028 — cap $12,500 single / $25,000 . Most interstate OTR drivers are exempt under the Motor Carrier Act, so take a driver who is owed FLSA overtime at $90K base + $25K FLSA-required OT premium ($115K total): a single filer's deduction caps at $12,500, worth about $2,750 a year at 22% through 2028. Minnesota adds nothing: its DOR says the deduction does not affect Minnesota tax, because it sits below the federal AGI line Minnesota starts from. MN's 9.85% top bracket catches senior owner-operator + specialty driver comp at $200K+ TC; most line-haul driver comp falls in the lower MN brackets (5.35-7.85%).

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Truck Drivers in Minnesota and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Minnesota 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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