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How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Appleton?

$58,730a year

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Appleton, WI metro area. That is $28.24 an hour or $4,894 a month.

Hourly
$28.24
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
137 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,440Median: $58,730Highest 10%: $75,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,440$22.33
25th$49,830$23.96
Median$58,730$28.24
75th$62,710$30.15
90th$75,510$36.30

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.

Minneapolis, MN$64,200
Kenosha, WI$61,610
Duluth, MN$60,970
La Crosse, WI$60,300
Green Bay, WI$59,810
Janesville, WI$59,800
Racine, WI$59,790
Madison, WI$59,700
Milwaukee, WI$59,580
Oshkosh, WI$59,490
Wausau, WI$58,520
Fond du Lac, WI$57,730
Eau Claire, WI$57,220
Sheboygan, WI$56,820
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in Wisconsin Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Appleton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,340
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$47,540
Bus Driver$46,790
Laborer and Freight$43,610
Light Truck Driver$43,120
Packer and Packager$37,440
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$37,060
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,460
Stocker and Order Filler$34,430
Motor Vehicle Operator$33,780
Salaries for every job in Appleton, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Appleton?

The median hourly pay in the Appleton, WI metro area is $28.24 ($58,730 a year).

Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Appleton than the national average?

Yes: $58,730 against $58,640 nationally, 0% more.

How does Appleton compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $58,610, so Appleton pays 0% more.

Where does Appleton rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?

137 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Appleton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,510 or more.

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.