How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Wisconsin?
$58,610a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Wisconsin. That is $28.18 an hour or $4,884 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.18
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 53,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,920Median: $58,610Highest 10%: $76,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,920 | $21.60 | |
| 25th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| Median | $58,610 | $28.18 | |
| 75th | $63,870 | $30.71 | |
| 90th | $76,380 | $36.72 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $64,200 |
| Kenosha, WI | $61,610 |
| Duluth, MN | $60,970 |
| La Crosse, WI | $60,300 |
| Green Bay, WI | $59,810 |
| Janesville, WI | $59,800 |
| Racine, WI | $59,790 |
| Madison, WI | $59,700 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $59,580 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $59,490 |
| Appleton, WI | $58,730 |
| Wausau, WI | $58,520 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $57,730 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $57,220 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $56,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 26. Idaho | $58,770 |
| 27. South Dakota | $58,690 |
| 28. Tennessee | $58,620 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $58,610 |
| 30. Pennsylvania | $58,580 |
| 31. Nebraska | $58,390 |
| 32. Arizona | $58,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $28.18 ($58,610 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $58,610 against $58,640 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Wisconsin ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $64,200 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.