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

$53,980a year

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area. That is $25.95 an hour or $4,498 a month.

Hourly
$25.95
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
265 of 393
Jobs in the area
920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,910Median: $53,980Highest 10%: $76,040
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,910$18.23
25th$45,240$21.75
Median$53,980$25.95
75th$62,070$29.84
90th$76,040$36.56

Other cities in Virginia

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

Washington, DC$59,820
Harrisonburg, VA$58,660
Richmond, VA$58,190
Winchester, VA$57,460
Staunton, VA$57,200
Roanoke, VA$56,430
Lynchburg, VA$55,020
Charlottesville, VA$54,970
Kingsport, TN$54,700
Virginia Beach, VA$50,460
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in Virginia Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Blacksburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$55,370
Bus Driver$47,970
Laborer and Freight$46,440
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$39,380
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$36,160
Light Truck Driver$35,580
Stocker and Order Filler$34,880
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$34,520
Packer and Packager$33,930
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$29,950
Salaries for every job in Blacksburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA metro area is $25.95 ($53,980 a year).

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

No: $53,980 against $58,640 nationally, 8% less.

How does Blacksburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $56,860, so Blacksburg pays 5% less.

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

265 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,040 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.