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

$48,930a year

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Gainesville, FL metro area. That is $23.52 an hour or $4,078 a month.

Hourly
$23.52
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
338 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,960Median: $48,930Highest 10%: $65,930
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,960$17.29
25th$43,060$20.70
Median$48,930$23.52
75th$59,390$28.55
90th$65,930$31.70

Other cities in Florida

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

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
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
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Related jobs in Gainesville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$60,940
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$49,980
Bus Driver$47,050
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$44,880
Laborer and Freight$38,980
Light Truck Driver$38,790
Driver/Sales Worker$36,210
Stocker and Order Filler$35,920
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$35,180
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,770
Salaries for every job in Gainesville, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Gainesville, FL metro area is $23.52 ($48,930 a year).

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

No: $48,930 against $58,640 nationally, 17% less.

How does Gainesville compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $50,640, so Gainesville pays 3% less.

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

338 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,930 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.