Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in the United States.
Median Salary
$54,320
Mean Salary
$56,890
Employment
2,107,540
Category
Transportation
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $38,640 | $3,220 | $19 |
| 25th | $45,220 | $3,768 | $22 |
| 50th (Median) | $54,320 | $4,527 | $26 |
| 75th | $65,080 | $5,423 | $31 |
| 90th (Senior) | $78,800 | $6,567 | $38 |
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $62,468 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $66,270 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $60,838 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $56,493 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $53,234 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $57,036 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $64,098 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $61,925 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $57,579 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $63,011 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $55,406 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $55,950 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $54,863 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,036 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $53,777 | -1% |
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About Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in the United States is $54,320, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers earn around $38,640, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $78,800 or more. There are approximately 2,107,540 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers employed across the country in the Transportation sector.