How much does a Truck Driver make in North Dakota?

BLS puts the average Truck Driver pay in North Dakota at $63,330 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in North Dakota, after federal taxes, FICA, and North Dakota state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $53,066 annually ($4,422/month).

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

On a $63,330 salary in North Dakota, your take-home pay is approximately $53,066/year or $4,422/month. Federal tax: $5,420. State tax: $0. FICA: $4,845.

Is $63,330 a good Truck Driver salary?

$63,330 is the BLS average Truck Driver pay in North Dakota, 6% above the US average of $59,710 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in North Dakota earn between $52,310 and $67,110.

How do North Dakota taxes affect Truck Driver salaries?

North Dakota levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $63,330 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 16.2%.

What are the career growth prospects for Truck Drivers?

In North Dakota, the top 10% earn over $83,330 and the bottom 10% under $47,990 (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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota (2026)

Average Truck Driver pay in North Dakota

$63,330/year

≈ $30/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $52,310–$67,110

US average: $59,710

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$53,066/year

$4,422/month · effective tax rate 16.21%

Federal $5,420
FICA $4,845
Take-home

Pay by role in North Dakota

Senior OTR Owner-Operator$85,000–$148,000+ fuel
Senior OTR Company Driver$68,000–$95,000+ OT
Senior Bakken Oil Tanker Driver$95,000–$152,000+ OT + per diem
Senior Bakken Frac Sand / Water Hauler$82,000–$132,000+ OT + per diem
Senior Regional Driver (ND-Midwest)$62,000–$88,000+ OT
Senior LTL Driver (post-Yellow / Estes / ODFL)$72,000–$108,000+ OT

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$53,066
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,422
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,041
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$26/hr
Federal Tax	$5,420
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$4,845
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	16.21%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Truck Drivers earn the same — not even close

North Dakota's trucking market is anchored by the substantial Bakken oilfield hauling (the substantial post-2010 Bakken oil boom trucking + Williston + Watford City + Stanley + Tioga + Killdeer Bakken takeaway hauling + the substantial pre-DAPL Bakken oil truck hauling era + post-2017 Dakota Access Pipeline DAPL partial substitution + the substantial Bakken crude oil + frac sand + water + brackish water disposal hauling), the substantial ND agricultural hauling (the substantial ND #1 US wheat producer + #1 US canola + #1 US flaxseed + #1 US dry edible beans + #1 US dry peas + #1 US sunflower + #2 US barley hauling), the substantial ND I-94 + I-29 + Highway 85 + Highway 200 + Hi-Line Highway 2 freight corridor (the substantial ND-Canadian border crossings + the substantial Twin Cities-Bismarck-Fargo-Grand Forks corridor), the substantial ND cattle + livestock hauling (ND #2 US per-capita cattle), the substantial ND LTL post-Yellow Corp August 2023 bankruptcy successor work, plus the substantial Fargo + Bismarck + Grand Forks UPS + FedEx Freight + Amazon distribution.

Senior OTR Owner-Operator

$85,000–$148,000+ fuel

Independent OTR owner-operator · the substantial ND-anchored fleet

Senior OTR Company Driver

$68,000–$95,000+ OT

OTR driver at ND carriers · no OBBBA OT deduction (Motor Carrier Act exempt)

Senior Bakken Oil Tanker Driver

$95,000–$152,000+ OT + per diem

Bakken crude oil tanker · the substantial post-2010 Bakken oil hauling + hazmat premium

Senior Bakken Frac Sand / Water Hauler

$82,000–$132,000+ OT + per diem

Bakken frac sand + water + brackish water disposal hauling · oilfield premium

Senior Regional Driver (ND-Midwest)

$62,000–$88,000+ OT

ND-MN-SD-WI-MT regional · home weekends + Midwest economic corridor

Senior LTL Driver (post-Yellow / Estes / ODFL)

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

LTL driver at Estes + Old Dominion + Saia + ABF + XPO · post-Yellow Corp successor

Senior Cattle / Livestock Hauler

$68,000–$102,000+ OT

ND cattle hauler · ND #2 US per-capita cattle + the substantial ND ranch hauling

Senior Grain Hauler (ND #1 US Wheat)

$68,000–$98,000+ OT

ND grain hauler · ND #1 US wheat + canola + flaxseed + sunflower + the substantial ND ag

Mid-Career Driver (3-7 yrs)

$48,000–$68,000+ OT

Functional CDL driver at ND carriers · transitioning to senior band

New Driver (CDL fresh / Year 1-2)

$42,000–$58,000+ OT

New CDL-A driver at ND carriers · entry band + the substantial ND CDL training

Worth knowing: Bakken oilfield hauling + the substantial post-2010 ND oil boom trucking is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state oilfield hauling anchor and a feature most national trucking surveys understate for ND. The substantial Bakken oilfield hauling (the substantial post-2010 Bakken oil boom trucking surge + the substantial Williston + Watford City + Stanley + Tioga + Killdeer Bakken-area hauling concentration + the substantial pre-2017 Bakken crude oil truck hauling era when ~70% Bakken oil moved by truck + the substantial post-2017 Dakota Access Pipeline partial substitution + the substantial Bakken crude oil tanker hauling premium + the substantial Bakken frac sand hauling + the substantial Bakken water + brackish water disposal hauling + the substantial post-2014 Bakken price crash trucking adjustment + post-2020 Bakken recovery + the substantial Bakken per-diem premium for travel truckers + the substantial Bakken hazmat tanker endorsement premium) supports substantial ND oilfield trucking. Senior Bakken oil tanker drivers clear $95-152K+ OT + per diem. The substantial ND agricultural hauling (ND #1 US wheat + canola + flaxseed + dry edible beans + dry peas + sunflower + #2 US barley) + ND #2 US per-capita cattle + livestock hauling + the substantial post-Yellow Corp August 2023 LTL successor work. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028 only to drivers owed overtime; the Motor Carrier Act (29 USC 213(b)(1)) exempts drivers of trucks over 10,000 lb hauling interstate freight, even on local routes. ND flat 1.95%/2.5% top + ND RTW since 1948 anchor the ND trucking proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Truck Drivers in North Dakota and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and North Dakota 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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