How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Florida?
$50,640a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Florida. That is $24.35 an hour or $4,220 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.35
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 112,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,700Median: $50,640Highest 10%: $74,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,700 | $18.13 | |
| 25th | $45,500 | $21.88 | |
| Median | $50,640 | $24.35 | |
| 75th | $62,380 | $29.99 | |
| 90th | $74,330 | $35.74 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lakeland, FL | $57,090 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $55,630 |
| Miami, FL | $51,580 |
| Ocala, FL | $51,490 |
| North Port, FL | $50,890 |
| Tampa, FL | $50,560 |
| Orlando, FL | $50,250 |
| Naples, FL | $49,520 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $48,950 |
| Gainesville, FL | $48,930 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $48,590 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $48,460 |
| Sebastian, FL | $48,410 |
| Pensacola, FL | $47,950 |
| Crestview, FL | $47,940 |
| Deltona, FL | $47,660 |
| Panama City, FL | $47,610 |
| Wildwood, FL | $47,180 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $46,780 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $46,470 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $45,750 |
| Sebring, FL | $44,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 45. Arkansas | $51,550 |
| 46. North Carolina | $51,530 |
| 47. South Carolina | $51,130 |
| 48. Florida | $50,640 |
| 49. New Mexico | $50,500 |
| 50. West Virginia | $49,480 |
| 51. Louisiana | $49,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $24.35 ($50,640 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $50,640 against $58,640 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Florida rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Florida ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, with a median of $57,090 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.