How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Dover?
$54,150a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Dover, DE metro area. That is $26.03 an hour or $4,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.03
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 264 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,880Median: $54,150Highest 10%: $67,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,880 | $21.58 | |
| 25th | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| Median | $54,150 | $26.03 | |
| 75th | $56,990 | $27.40 | |
| 90th | $67,620 | $32.51 |
Other cities in Delaware
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,370 |
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Salaries for every job in Dover, DEFrequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Dover?
The median hourly pay in the Dover, DE metro area is $26.03 ($54,150 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Dover than the national average?
No: $54,150 against $58,640 nationally, 8% less.
How does Dover compare with the rest of Delaware?
The median in Delaware is $57,590, so Dover pays 6% less.
Where does Dover rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
264 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Dover?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,620 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.