How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Pennsylvania?
$58,580a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Pennsylvania. That is $28.16 an hour or $4,882 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.16
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 87,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,560Median: $58,580Highest 10%: $78,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,560 | $20.94 | |
| 25th | $49,570 | $23.83 | |
| Median | $58,580 | $28.16 | |
| 75th | $65,830 | $31.65 | |
| 90th | $78,330 | $37.66 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Harrisburg, PA | $61,520 |
| Allentown, PA | $60,090 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,370 |
| York, PA | $58,590 |
| Reading, PA | $58,480 |
| Lancaster, PA | $58,350 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,880 |
| Scranton, PA | $57,580 |
| Lebanon, PA | $57,250 |
| Williamsport, PA | $56,290 |
| State College, PA | $56,130 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $55,960 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $54,820 |
| Erie, PA | $54,770 |
| Altoona, PA | $52,010 |
| Johnstown, PA | $49,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 27. South Dakota | $58,690 |
| 28. Tennessee | $58,620 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $58,610 |
| 30. Pennsylvania | $58,580 |
| 31. Nebraska | $58,390 |
| 32. Arizona | $58,080 |
| 33. Iowa | $58,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $28.16 ($58,580 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $58,580 against $58,640 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, with a median of $61,520 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.