How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Delaware?
$57,590a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Delaware. That is $27.69 an hour or $4,799 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.69
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,850Median: $57,590Highest 10%: $69,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| 25th | $53,570 | $25.75 | |
| Median | $57,590 | $27.69 | |
| 75th | $58,900 | $28.32 | |
| 90th | $69,770 | $33.54 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,370 |
| Dover, DE | $54,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 31. Nebraska | $58,390 |
| 32. Arizona | $58,080 |
| 33. Iowa | $58,070 |
| 34. Delaware | $57,590 |
| 35. Michigan | $57,180 |
| 36. Georgia | $57,050 |
| 37. Maine | $57,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $27.69 ($57,590 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $57,590 against $58,640 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Delaware rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Delaware ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $59,370 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.