The average salary for a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver in the United States is $55,990, but the range typically falls between $45,920 and $63,010. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $26.92, with a range between $22.08 and $30.29.
There are approximately 2,044,400 people employed as a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver in the United States. With Texas, California, Florida employing the highest number of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.The state with the best pay for a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $65,870, while New Mexico has the lowest average annual salary of $48,890.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,440 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,920 | $22.08 |
| Median | $54,320 | $26.12 |
| 75th Percentile | $63,010 | $30.29 |
| 90th Percentile | $76,780 | $36.91 |
The salary of a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are Alaska, New Jersey, District of Columbia, Washington, Oregon while the worst states are New Mexico, West Virginia, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,360 | $51,940 | $71,740 |
| Alaska | $45,500 | $65,870 | $80,610 |
| Arizona | $37,440 | $52,760 | $68,440 |
| Arkansas | $29,170 | $51,530 | $78,670 |
| California | $37,880 | $58,270 | $78,120 |
| Colorado | $43,290 | $58,300 | $76,200 |
| Connecticut | $40,370 | $56,420 | $73,330 |
| Delaware | $40,230 | $54,810 | $70,140 |
| District of Columbia | $46,740 | $63,630 | $84,140 |
| Florida | $37,450 | $52,760 | $72,170 |
| Georgia | $36,490 | $55,740 | $77,000 |
| Hawaii | $45,040 | $57,290 | $71,680 |
| Idaho | $37,870 | $54,420 | $71,820 |
| Illinois | $36,990 | $59,470 | $83,470 |
| Indiana | $38,140 | $57,710 | $77,610 |
| Iowa | $37,320 | $53,470 | $76,230 |
| Kansas | $38,150 | $55,620 | $75,090 |
| Kentucky | $36,820 | $55,070 | $76,130 |
| Louisiana | $29,040 | $49,780 | $68,210 |
| Maine | $38,410 | $50,740 | $63,420 |
| Maryland | $39,640 | $57,690 | $76,210 |
| Massachusetts | $40,990 | $57,400 | $72,690 |
| Michigan | $36,570 | $53,110 | $69,410 |
| Minnesota | $44,020 | $59,900 | $79,290 |
| Mississippi | $30,920 | $52,760 | $78,950 |
| Missouri | $36,410 | $53,440 | $73,510 |
| Montana | $44,380 | $56,900 | $71,470 |
| Nebraska | $37,700 | $58,680 | $89,760 |
| Nevada | $41,120 | $57,990 | $75,270 |
| New Hampshire | $44,980 | $57,760 | $73,110 |
| New Jersey | $45,830 | $64,270 | $84,390 |
| New Mexico | $36,550 | $48,890 | $62,470 |
| New York | $42,760 | $60,910 | $83,110 |
| North Carolina | $37,060 | $52,980 | $72,960 |
| North Dakota | $41,120 | $58,680 | $77,180 |
| Ohio | $38,350 | $55,610 | $75,630 |
| Oklahoma | $36,400 | $52,480 | $72,800 |
| Oregon | $43,860 | $59,920 | $78,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,230 | $56,530 | $74,980 |
| Rhode Island | $44,570 | $58,610 | $71,350 |
| South Carolina | $36,870 | $53,450 | $74,580 |
| South Dakota | $41,990 | $56,710 | $79,990 |
| Tennessee | $37,400 | $55,420 | $77,550 |
| Texas | $34,660 | $54,550 | $76,740 |
| Utah | $33,340 | $56,480 | $76,150 |
| Vermont | $41,420 | $53,260 | $63,650 |
| Virginia | $37,120 | $53,530 | $72,800 |
| Washington | $46,650 | $63,160 | $81,610 |
| West Virginia | $31,340 | $48,460 | $64,270 |
| Wisconsin | $38,720 | $55,970 | $76,140 |
| Wyoming | $42,560 | $60,030 | $81,680 |
Even between cities, the salary of a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is Lincoln, NE with an average salary of $77,110.The city with the lowest average salary for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, LA with an average salary of $41,970.
Areas with highest average salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Areas with lowest average salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
The number of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers has increased by 246,690. On average, the number of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers has been increasing by 3.4% each year. The salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers has increased by $7,280. On average, the salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers has been increasing by 3.7% each year.
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