How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Madison?
$59,700a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $28.70 an hour or $4,975 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.70
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 4,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,110Median: $59,700Highest 10%: $77,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,110 | $21.21 | |
| 25th | $49,410 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $59,700 | $28.70 | |
| 75th | $67,220 | $32.32 | |
| 90th | $77,750 | $37.38 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,200 |
| Kenosha, WI | $61,610 |
| Duluth, MN | $60,970 |
| La Crosse, WI | $60,300 |
| Green Bay, WI | $59,810 |
| Janesville, WI | $59,800 |
| Racine, WI | $59,790 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $59,580 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $59,490 |
| Appleton, WI | $58,730 |
| Wausau, WI | $58,520 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $57,730 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $57,220 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $56,820 |
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Salaries for every job in Madison, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $28.70 ($59,700 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $59,700 against $58,640 nationally, 2% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $58,610, so Madison pays 2% more.
Where does Madison rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
96 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,750 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.