How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Connecticut?
$60,490a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Connecticut. That is $29.08 an hour or $5,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.08
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,160Median: $60,490Highest 10%: $77,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,160 | $22.67 | |
| 25th | $51,590 | $24.80 | |
| Median | $60,490 | $29.08 | |
| 75th | $69,970 | $33.64 | |
| 90th | $77,360 | $37.19 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $61,580 |
| New Haven, CT | $61,040 |
| Norwich, CT | $60,320 |
| Hartford, CT | $59,890 |
| Waterbury, CT | $59,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 11. North Dakota | $60,910 |
| 12. Vermont | $60,830 |
| 13. Utah | $60,620 |
| 14. Connecticut | $60,490 |
| 15. Illinois | $60,320 |
| 16. Wyoming | $60,310 |
| 17. Indiana | $60,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $29.08 ($60,490 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $60,490 against $58,640 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Connecticut ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $61,580 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.