How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Kentucky?
$56,340a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Kentucky. That is $27.09 an hour or $4,695 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.09
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 31,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,670Median: $56,340Highest 10%: $85,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,670 | $18.59 | |
| 25th | $47,810 | $22.99 | |
| Median | $56,340 | $27.09 | |
| 75th | $70,020 | $33.66 | |
| 90th | $85,630 | $41.17 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $60,590 |
| Louisville, KY | $59,000 |
| Lexington, KY | $56,950 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $53,450 |
| Clarksville, TN | $51,470 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $50,680 |
| Owensboro, KY | $50,600 |
| Paducah, KY | $50,520 |
| Huntington, WV | $50,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 36. Georgia | $57,050 |
| 37. Maine | $57,050 |
| 38. Virginia | $56,860 |
| 39. Kentucky | $56,340 |
| 40. Texas | $56,290 |
| 41. Missouri | $54,550 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $54,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $27.09 ($56,340 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $56,340 against $58,640 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Kentucky ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $60,590 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.