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How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Gadsden?

$54,410a year

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Gadsden, AL metro area. That is $26.16 an hour or $4,534 a month.

Hourly
$26.16
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
260 of 393
Jobs in the area
540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,350Median: $54,410Highest 10%: $73,290
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,350$17.96
25th$44,640$21.46
Median$54,410$26.16
75th$67,450$32.43
90th$73,290$35.24

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.

Dothan, AL$61,900
Decatur, AL$59,390
Huntsville, AL$56,690
Montgomery, AL$54,860
Birmingham, AL$54,460
Mobile, AL$51,010
Anniston, AL$50,550
Tuscaloosa, AL$50,190
Auburn, AL$49,210
Florence, AL$48,140
Columbus, GA$47,570
Daphne, AL$47,560
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in Alabama Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Gadsden

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,340
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$36,500
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,100
Light Truck Driver$34,600
Laborer and Freight$31,960
Stocker and Order Filler$31,270
Packer and Packager$29,190
Salaries for every job in Gadsden, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Gadsden?

The median hourly pay in the Gadsden, AL metro area is $26.16 ($54,410 a year).

Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Gadsden than the national average?

No: $54,410 against $58,640 nationally, 7% less.

How does Gadsden compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $52,120, so Gadsden pays 4% more.

Where does Gadsden rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?

260 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Gadsden?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,290 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.