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Joplin, MO

Truck Driver Salary in Joplin

2026 salary data for CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator truck drivers in Joplin, Missouri. Compare local pay to state and national averages.

CDL-A Avg

$54,653

CDL-B Avg

$40,443

Non-CDL Avg

$34,431

Owner-Op Gross

$147,563

Salary Comparison by License Type

How Joplin truck driver pay compares across CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator categories.

CDL-A
$54,653
CDL-B
$40,443
Non-CDL
$34,431
Owner-Op (Gross)
$147,563

Cost of Living in Joplin

Cost of Living Index80
Low (75)National Avg (100)High (200)

Joplin's cost of living is 20% below the national average. Your trucking salary stretches further here than in most cities.

Cost-of-Living Adjusted Pay

Nominal CDL-A Salary

$54,653

Adjusted Purchasing Power

$68,316

After adjusting for Joplin's cost of living index of 80, a CDL-A salary of $54,653 provides the same purchasing power as $68,316 in an average-cost area. Your money goes further in Joplin than the raw salary suggests.

Joplin vs Missouri vs National Average

MetricJoplinMO AvgNational
CDL-A Average$54,653$56,200$58,710
vs State$-1,547
vs National$-4,057
Cost of Living8089100
Adjusted Purchasing Power$68,316$63,146$58,710

Salary Trend in Joplin

Stable

Trucking pay in Joplin has remained steady, supported by consistent freight demand from mining & minerals (legacy) and healthcare. The Missouri market offers reliable work with predictable earnings for CDL drivers.

Top Paying Companies in Joplin

These carriers and logistics companies offer some of the highest truck driver pay in the Joplin area.

CompanyAvg Annual Pay
1J.B. Hunt$65,156
2Estes Express$64,184
3TMC Transportation$61,266
4Crete Carrier$60,294

Industries Driving Trucking Demand in Joplin

These industries generate the most freight volume and trucking employment in the Joplin market.

1
Mining & Minerals (legacy)
2
Healthcare
3
Manufacturing
4
Distribution
5
Agriculture

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Joplin

What is the average truck driver salary in Joplin, MO?

CDL-A truck drivers in Joplin, Missouri earn an average of $54,653 per year. Actual pay varies based on experience, endorsements, and whether you drive OTR, regional, or local routes. The Joplin market is influenced by mining & minerals (legacy) and healthcare freight demand.

How much do owner-operators make in Joplin?

Owner-operators based in Joplin gross approximately $147,563 annually before expenses. After deducting fuel, insurance, maintenance, and truck payments, net income typically ranges from $56,074 to $70,830. The Joplin area's cost of living index of 80 is below the national average by 20%.

Is Joplin a good city for trucking jobs?

Joplin offers strong trucking employment thanks to its mining & minerals (legacy) and healthcare sectors. The city's cost of living is below the national average, which means your paycheck goes further here than in many metros. CDL drivers with hazmat or tanker endorsements can earn 10-20% above the city average.