How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Indiana?
$60,290a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Indiana. That is $28.99 an hour or $5,024 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.99
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 59,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,060Median: $60,290Highest 10%: $79,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,060 | $20.22 | |
| 25th | $49,390 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $60,290 | $28.99 | |
| 75th | $72,260 | $34.74 | |
| 90th | $79,000 | $37.98 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $62,300 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $61,980 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $60,590 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $59,050 |
| Louisville, KY | $59,000 |
| Muncie, IN | $58,810 |
| Bloomington, IN | $58,700 |
| Kokomo, IN | $58,370 |
| Lafayette, IN | $58,360 |
| Michigan City, IN | $58,240 |
| Elkhart, IN | $58,100 |
| Columbus, IN | $57,350 |
| South Bend, IN | $56,820 |
| Evansville, IN | $55,570 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $53,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 14. Connecticut | $60,490 |
| 15. Illinois | $60,320 |
| 16. Wyoming | $60,310 |
| 17. Indiana | $60,290 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $60,280 |
| 19. California | $60,230 |
| 20. Rhode Island | $60,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $28.99 ($60,290 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $60,290 against $58,640 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Indiana rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Indiana ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $62,300 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.