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How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Pittsburgh?

$57,880a year

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $27.83 an hour or $4,823 a month.

Hourly
$27.83
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
173 of 393
Jobs in the area
14,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,970Median: $57,880Highest 10%: $76,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,970$20.66
25th$49,570$23.83
Median$57,880$27.83
75th$64,930$31.22
90th$76,810$36.93

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.

Harrisburg, PA$61,520
Allentown, PA$60,090
Philadelphia, PA$59,370
York, PA$58,590
Reading, PA$58,480
Lancaster, PA$58,350
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
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in Pennsylvania Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Commercial Pilot$134,000
Transportation Inspector$91,620
Bridge and Lock Tender$68,810
Crane and Tower Operator$61,510
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator$61,190
Bus Driver$59,720
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor$59,380
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,540
Airfield Operations Specialist$54,090
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$49,730
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Pittsburgh?

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $27.83 ($57,880 a year).

Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?

No: $57,880 against $58,640 nationally, 1% less.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $58,580, so Pittsburgh pays 1% less.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?

173 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Pittsburgh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,810 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.