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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Truck Driver Salary After Tax in Missoula

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท MT ยท Single filer

Rent: ModerateCOL Index: 0.98

Truck Driver Salary Range

25th Percentile

$38,000

Take-home:

$30,426

$2,536/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$50,000

Take-home:

$39,258

$3,272/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$68,000

Take-home:

$52,054

$4,338/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $50,000

Gross Salary$50,000
Federal Tax(7.9%)โ€“$3,962
MT State Taxโ€“$2,955
Social Securityโ€“$3,100
Medicareโ€“$725
Annual Take-Home$39,258
$3,272Monthly
$1,510Bi-Weekly
21.48%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Missoula

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)36.7% โ€” Moderate

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,200/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,500/mo

COL Index

0.98

Comfortable Rent Max

$818/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $3,272 ($39,264/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$1,636

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$982

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$654

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$19,632

Wants / year

$11,779

Savings / year

$7,853

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Truck Driver salary in Missoula?

The median Truck Driver salary in Missoula (MT) is $50,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $38,000 and the 75th percentile is $68,000.

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

At the median salary of $50,000, a Truck Driver in MT takes home approximately $39,258 per year ($3,272/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 21.48%.

Can a Truck Driver afford rent in Missoula?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Missoula is $1,200/month. On the median Truck Driver salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 36.7%, which is "Moderate". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($818/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Truck Driver salaries in Missoula?

Missoula has a cost-of-living index of 0.98 (1.00 = national average). Missoula is 2% cheaper than the US average, so the Truck Driver salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.