How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Providence?
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $29.14 an hour or $5,051 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.14
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 7,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,560 | $21.90 | |
| 25th | $52,030 | $25.01 | |
| Median | $60,610 | $29.14 | |
| 75th | $64,910 | $31.21 | |
| 90th | $74,970 | $36.04 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $164,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $126,300 |
| Ship Engineer | $119,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $106,500 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $89,880 |
| Tank Car | $83,160 |
| Captain | $75,430 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $70,170 |
| Bus Driver | $59,320 |
| Bus Driver | $57,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $29.14 ($60,610 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $60,610 against $58,640 nationally, 3% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $60,190, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
60 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,970 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.