Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW, to transport and deliver goods, livestock, or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. May be required to unload truck. May require use of automated routing equipment. Requires commercial drivers' license.
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| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 39,830 | 17.39 | 11.11 | 20.53 | 36,170 | 23,110 | 42,700 |
| Joplin MSA | 4,520 | 18.78 | 13.70 | 21.31 | 39,060 | 28,500 | 44,330 |
| Columbia MSA | 850 | 15.93 | 10.40 | 18.70 | 33,140 | 21,630 | 38,900 |
| St Joseph MSA | 830 | 15.76 | 10.19 | 18.55 | 32,790 | 21,200 | 38,590 |
| Springfield MSA | 4,310 | 16.12 | 10.27 | 19.05 | 33,530 | 21,360 | 39,620 |
| St Louis MSA | 15,210 | 18.64 | 12.48 | 21.72 | 38,770 | 25,950 | 45,180 |
| Kansas City* | 4,850 | 17.43 | 12.24 | 20.03 | 36,258 | 25,467 | 41,654 |
| Central Region* | 3,490 | 15.42 | 10.11 | 18.07 | 32,064 | 21,031 | 37,581 |
| Northeast Region* | 1,580 | 16.09 | 10.54 | 18.87 | 33,465 | 21,913 | 39,241 |
| Northwest Region* | 1,430 | 16.04 | 10.30 | 18.92 | 33,372 | 21,416 | 39,350 |
| Ozark Region* | 4,670 | 16.15 | 10.18 | 19.13 | 33,587 | 21,166 | 39,797 |
| South Central Region* | 1,080 | 12.52 | 7.37 | 15.10 | 26,045 | 15,321 | 31,407 |
| Southeast Region* | 3,790 | 17.34 | 10.49 | 20.77 | 36,077 | 21,827 | 43,203 |
| Southwest Region* | 5,150 | 18.32 | 13.03 | 20.97 | 38,104 | 27,098 | 43,607 |
| St. Charles* | 1,210 | 17.35 | 11.37 | 20.33 | 36,080 | 23,658 | 42,291 |
| St. Louis City* | 2,580 | 19.50 | 13.38 | 22.57 | 40,568 | 27,831 | 46,937 |
| St. Louis County* | 6,730 | 20.01 | 12.70 | 23.66 | 41,617 | 26,424 | 49,214 |
| West Central Region* | 1,580 | 13.57 | 10.01 | 15.35 | 28,220 | 20,812 | 31,924 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 860 | 16.06 | 12.85 | 17.66 | 33,395 | 26,720 | 36,733 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 47,030 | 53,300 | 6,270 | 13.33 | 1,273 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 15,720 | 17,750 | 2,030 | 12.91 | 419 | Outstanding |
| St Louis MSA | 16,940 | 19,370 | 2,430 | 14.34 | 476 | Outstanding |
| Central Region* | 4,220 | 4,980 | 760 | 18.01 | 135 | Great |
| Northeast Region* | 1,800 | 2,050 | 250 | 13.89 | 50 | Outstanding |
| Northwest Region* | 1,900 | 1,950 | 50 | 2.63 | 26 | Great |
| Ozark Region* | 5,790 | 6,730 | 940 | 16.23 | 173 | Outstanding |
| South Central Region* | 1,730 | 1,920 | 190 | 10.98 | 42 | Outstanding |
| Southeast Region* | 3,580 | 3,920 | 340 | 9.50 | 83 | Outstanding |
| Southwest Region* | 6,160 | 6,250 | 90 | 1.46 | 93 | Great |
| West Central Region* | 1,890 | 1,970 | 80 | 4.23 | 34 | Great |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
or training in one of the following
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation