Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary
Transportation · OCC code 53-3032 · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in the US earn a median of $57,440 per year (mean $58,400) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey — that is +16.0% versus the $49,500 median for all US jobs, above the US median wage for all jobs. The middle half earn between $47,230 and $65,520; the top 10% earn $78,800 or more. The median hourly wage is $27.62. About 2,070,480 are employed nationally. The highest-paying state is Alaska ($64,890). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer, experience and location.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay range (national percentiles)
What heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers earn across the pay distribution, nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2024):
| Pay level | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-paid 10%) | $38,640 |
| 25th percentile | $47,230 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $57,440 |
| Mean (average) | $58,400 |
| 75th percentile | $65,520 |
| 90th percentile (highest-paid 10%) | $78,800 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
A dash (—) means BLS did not release that figure; a plus (+) means the wage is at or above the BLS top code of $239,200/yr. See what wage percentiles mean or check where your salary ranks.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary by state
Median and mean wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in each of the 51 states with published data, highest median first. The national median is $57,440.
| # | State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $64,890 | $66,890 | 3,240 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $64,720 | $67,630 | 49,450 |
| 3 | Washington | $63,760 | $67,060 | 40,700 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $63,610 | $66,740 | 830 |
| 5 | Oregon | $61,180 | $63,890 | 24,720 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $61,090 | $62,110 | 38,530 |
| 7 | Nevada | $60,900 | $61,760 | 17,430 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $60,630 | $59,300 | 32,170 |
| 9 | New York | $60,520 | $64,410 | 61,410 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $60,270 | $63,220 | 6,530 |
| 11 | Colorado | $60,260 | $61,750 | 27,840 |
| 12 | Indiana | $60,090 | $61,160 | 57,870 |
| 13 | California | $59,950 | $60,490 | 211,740 |
| 14 | Illinois | $59,790 | $61,230 | 76,650 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $59,710 | $59,870 | 3,260 |
| 16 | Utah | $59,580 | $59,460 | 24,280 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $59,320 | $58,140 | 4,100 |
| 18 | Montana | $59,060 | $59,050 | 7,050 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $58,970 | $59,840 | 10,510 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $58,700 | $57,710 | 15,860 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $58,620 | $59,120 | 6,730 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $58,540 | $58,620 | 90,160 |
| 23 | Delaware | $58,510 | $57,660 | 5,950 |
| 24 | Ohio | $58,080 | $59,700 | 91,090 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $57,940 | $60,150 | 24,160 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $57,380 | $56,980 | 52,980 |
| 27 | Maryland | $57,180 | $58,590 | 23,910 |
| 28 | Kansas | $56,940 | $59,350 | 23,250 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $56,880 | $58,150 | 5,990 |
| 30 | Georgia | $56,570 | $57,190 | 75,700 |
| 31 | Vermont | $56,360 | $57,050 | 3,370 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $55,610 | $57,670 | 63,130 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $55,590 | $60,060 | 33,430 |
| 34 | Michigan | $55,140 | $55,090 | 59,910 |
| 35 | Iowa | $55,080 | $58,350 | 37,430 |
| 36 | Virginia | $54,500 | $56,990 | 55,430 |
| 37 | Arizona | $53,690 | $55,420 | 42,270 |
| 38 | Idaho | $53,260 | $55,340 | 14,860 |
| 39 | Texas | $53,070 | $56,470 | 212,700 |
| 40 | Maine | $51,930 | $53,960 | 10,180 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $51,920 | $56,300 | 29,080 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $51,810 | $55,110 | 32,700 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $50,700 | $55,240 | 25,490 |
| 44 | Missouri | $50,540 | $54,480 | 47,530 |
| 45 | Alabama | $50,120 | $54,040 | 37,490 |
| 46 | Florida | $50,000 | $54,360 | 105,730 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $49,580 | $53,990 | 64,610 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $49,520 | $56,570 | 32,290 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $49,040 | $51,920 | 11,560 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $48,770 | $51,310 | 26,260 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $48,360 | $51,530 | 10,850 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Highest median: Alaska ($64,890). Lowest: New Mexico ($48,360).
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|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (this job) | $57,440 | $58,400 | +16.0% |
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| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $59,190 | $65,100 | +19.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make?
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers earn a national median of $57,440 per year (mean $58,400) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey. The middle half earn between $47,230 (25th percentile) and $65,520 (75th percentile); the top 10% earn $78,800 or more and the bottom 10% earn under $38,640. These are gross, pre-tax wages.
What is the hourly wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
The median hourly wage is $27.62 and the mean is $28.08 (BLS OEWS, May 2024). BLS reports some occupations only as annual wages, in which case hourly figures are shown as a dash.
Which state pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Alaska has the highest median wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers at $64,890, versus a national median of $57,440. State pay reflects local cost of living, demand and industry mix. See the full state table on this page.
How many heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are there in the US?
BLS estimates about 2,070,480 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are employed in the US (OEWS, May 2024). Among the 124 occupations tracked here, this job ranks #91 of 124 by median pay.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 (OCC 53-3032), gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. OEWS figures are survey estimates and reflect pay before tax. Your actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, industry and location. This is information, not financial or career advice — see our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20