How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Virginia?
$56,860a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Virginia. That is $27.34 an hour or $4,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.34
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 48,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,180Median: $56,860Highest 10%: $77,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,180 | $18.36 | |
| 25th | $46,880 | $22.54 | |
| Median | $56,860 | $27.34 | |
| 75th | $63,200 | $30.38 | |
| 90th | $77,040 | $37.04 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $59,820 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $58,660 |
| Richmond, VA | $58,190 |
| Winchester, VA | $57,460 |
| Staunton, VA | $57,200 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 35. Michigan | $57,180 |
| 36. Georgia | $57,050 |
| 37. Maine | $57,050 |
| 38. Virginia | $56,860 |
| 39. Kentucky | $56,340 |
| 40. Texas | $56,290 |
| 41. Missouri | $54,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $27.34 ($56,860 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $56,860 against $58,640 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Virginia rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Virginia ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $59,820 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.