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

$57,200a year

Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area. That is $27.50 an hour or $4,767 a month.

Hourly
$27.50
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
195 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,060Median: $57,200Highest 10%: $73,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,060$18.78
25th$48,030$23.09
Median$57,200$27.50
75th$61,620$29.63
90th$73,400$35.29

Other cities in Virginia

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

Washington, DC$59,820
Harrisonburg, VA$58,660
Richmond, VA$58,190
Winchester, VA$57,460
Roanoke, VA$56,430
Lynchburg, VA$55,020
Charlottesville, VA$54,970
Kingsport, TN$54,700
Blacksburg, VA$53,980
Virginia Beach, VA$50,460
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in Virginia Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver salary in all states

Related jobs in Staunton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$63,340
Laborer and Freight$47,310
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$46,910
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$45,850
Bus Driver$45,700
Light Truck Driver$42,260
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$39,770
Driver/Sales Worker$37,910
Stocker and Order Filler$36,880
Packer and Packager$36,460
Salaries for every job in Staunton, VA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area is $27.50 ($57,200 a year).

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

No: $57,200 against $58,640 nationally, 2% less.

How does Staunton compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $56,860, so Staunton pays 1% more.

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

195 of 393 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,400 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.