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

$58,480a year

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Reading, PA metro area. That is $28.12 an hour or $4,873 a month.

Hourly
$28.12
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
150 of 393
Jobs in the area
2,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,750Median: $58,480Highest 10%: $78,080
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,750$22.00
25th$50,350$24.21
Median$58,480$28.12
75th$64,360$30.94
90th$78,080$37.54

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
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
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in Pennsylvania Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Reading

Same field, median yearly pay.

Crane and Tower Operator$98,860
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,770
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$51,490
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$49,280
Bus Driver$47,330
Laborer and Freight$46,040
Light Truck Driver$42,080
Driver/Sales Worker$39,730
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$38,760
Stocker and Order Filler$37,990
Salaries for every job in Reading, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Reading, PA metro area is $28.12 ($58,480 a year).

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

Yes: $58,480 against $58,640 nationally, 0% more.

How does Reading compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $58,580, so Reading pays 0% more.

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

150 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,080 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.