How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Alabama?
$52,120a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Alabama. That is $25.06 an hour or $4,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.06
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 36,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,240Median: $52,120Highest 10%: $77,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,240 | $18.38 | |
| 25th | $44,640 | $21.46 | |
| Median | $52,120 | $25.06 | |
| 75th | $64,870 | $31.19 | |
| 90th | $77,620 | $37.32 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dothan, AL | $61,900 |
| Decatur, AL | $59,390 |
| Huntsville, AL | $56,690 |
| Montgomery, AL | $54,860 |
| Birmingham, AL | $54,460 |
| Gadsden, AL | $54,410 |
| Mobile, AL | $51,010 |
| Anniston, AL | $50,550 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $50,190 |
| Auburn, AL | $49,210 |
| Florence, AL | $48,140 |
| Columbus, GA | $47,570 |
| Daphne, AL | $47,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 40. Texas | $56,290 |
| 41. Missouri | $54,550 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $54,410 |
| 43. Alabama | $52,120 |
| 44. Mississippi | $51,820 |
| 45. Arkansas | $51,550 |
| 46. North Carolina | $51,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $25.06 ($52,120 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $52,120 against $58,640 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Alabama rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Alabama ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Dothan, AL, with a median of $61,900 a year.
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.