How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Charlottesville?
$54,970a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $26.43 an hour or $4,581 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.43
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 246 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,540Median: $54,970Highest 10%: $66,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,540 | $18.53 | |
| 25th | $46,830 | $22.51 | |
| Median | $54,970 | $26.43 | |
| 75th | $61,800 | $29.71 | |
| 90th | $66,180 | $31.82 |
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 |
| Kingsport, TN | $54,700 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $53,980 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $50,460 |
Related jobs in Charlottesville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $54,090 |
| Bus Driver | $47,950 |
| Bus Driver | $46,260 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $45,450 |
| Light Truck Driver | $42,520 |
| Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur | $37,800 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $37,540 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $37,320 |
| Laborer and Freight | $37,210 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $35,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Charlottesville?
The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $26.43 ($54,970 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Charlottesville than the national average?
No: $54,970 against $58,640 nationally, 6% less.
How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $56,860, so Charlottesville pays 3% less.
Where does Charlottesville rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
246 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,180 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.