How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Lafayette?
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $28.06 an hour or $4,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.06
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 154 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,560 | $19.50 | |
| 25th | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| Median | $58,360 | $28.06 | |
| 75th | $62,720 | $30.15 | |
| 90th | $76,450 | $36.75 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $28.06 ($58,360 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
Yes: $58,360 against $58,640 nationally, 0% more.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $60,290, so Lafayette pays 3% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
154 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,450 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.