How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Milwaukee?
$59,580a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $28.64 an hour or $4,965 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.64
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 10,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,300Median: $59,580Highest 10%: $77,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,300 | $21.78 | |
| 25th | $49,620 | $23.86 | |
| Median | $59,580 | $28.64 | |
| 75th | $65,810 | $31.64 | |
| 90th | $77,940 | $37.47 |
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 |
| Madison, WI | $59,700 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $177,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $64,100 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $63,640 |
| Bus Driver | $61,360 |
| Machine Feeder and Offbearer | $59,870 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $59,430 |
| Bus Driver | $48,290 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $47,780 |
| Light Truck Driver | $45,790 |
| Laborer and Freight | $44,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $28.64 ($59,580 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $59,580 against $58,640 nationally, 2% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $58,610, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
98 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,940 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.