How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $28.19 an hour or $4,887 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.19
- Average (mean)
- $59,710
- Jobs
- 2,062,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,140 | $19.30 | |
| 25th | $47,960 | $23.06 | |
| Median | $58,640 | $28.19 | |
| 75th | $69,120 | $33.23 | |
| 90th | $79,380 | $38.16 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $70,100 |
| Washington | $64,760 |
| District of Columbia | $64,170 |
| New Jersey | $63,570 |
| Massachusetts | $63,030 |
| Nevada | $62,290 |
| New York | $62,050 |
| Minnesota | $61,990 |
| Oregon | $61,980 |
| Colorado | $61,500 |
| North Dakota | $60,910 |
| Vermont | $60,830 |
| Utah | $60,620 |
| Connecticut | $60,490 |
| Illinois | $60,320 |
| Wyoming | $60,310 |
| Indiana | $60,290 |
| New Hampshire | $60,280 |
| California | $60,230 |
| Rhode Island | $60,190 |
| Hawaii | $59,820 |
| Ohio | $59,800 |
| Maryland | $59,360 |
| Kansas | $58,920 |
| Montana | $58,870 |
| Idaho | $58,770 |
| South Dakota | $58,690 |
| Tennessee | $58,620 |
| Wisconsin | $58,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,580 |
| Nebraska | $58,390 |
| Arizona | $58,080 |
| Iowa | $58,070 |
| Delaware | $57,590 |
| Michigan | $57,180 |
| Georgia | $57,050 |
| Maine | $57,050 |
| Virginia | $56,860 |
| Kentucky | $56,340 |
| Texas | $56,290 |
| Missouri | $54,550 |
| Oklahoma | $54,410 |
| Alabama | $52,120 |
| Mississippi | $51,820 |
| Arkansas | $51,550 |
| North Carolina | $51,530 |
| South Carolina | $51,130 |
| Florida | $50,640 |
| New Mexico | $50,500 |
| West Virginia | $49,480 |
| Louisiana | $49,320 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lincoln, NE | $81,790 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $76,560 |
| Seattle, WA | $71,240 |
| San Jose, CA | $70,730 |
| Morristown, TN | $67,330 |
| San Francisco, CA | $66,450 |
| Anchorage, AK | $66,190 |
| New York, NY | $65,040 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,200 |
| Boston, MA | $64,010 |
| Denver, CO | $63,900 |
| Boulder, CO | $63,810 |
| Portland, OR | $63,800 |
| Reno, NV | $63,790 |
| Cheyenne, WY | $63,540 |
In other countries
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver belongs to the international group "Heavy truck and lorry drivers".
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- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$37,290
- Taxi Driver$42,100
- Motor Vehicle Operator$37,180
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $28.19 ($58,640 a year).
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make a month?
About $4,887 a month before tax, based on a median of $58,640 a year.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,140 or less a year ($19.30 an hour); the top 10% make $79,380 or more.
Which state pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Alaska, with a median of $70,100 a year, followed by Washington ($64,760) and District of Columbia ($64,170).
Which city pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Lincoln, NE, with a median of $81,790 a year.
How many heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are there in the United States?
About 2,062,040 people work as heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.