Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Occupation
$57,440
National Median Salary
$27.62
Median Hourly Wage
2,070,480
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+45.3%
10 Year Change
$39,520
2014 Median
$57,440
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $102,570 | 490 |
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | $89,630 | 750 |
| Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $89,610 | 780 |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $86,370 | 160 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $81,220 | 570 |
Top Paying States for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $64,890 | 3,240 |
| New Jersey | $64,720 | 49,450 |
| Washington | $63,760 | 40,700 |
| District of Columbia | $63,610 | 830 |
| Oregon | $61,180 | 24,720 |
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Computer Systems Design and Related Services
Motion Picture and Video Industries
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Metal Ore Mining
Charter Bus Industry
Spectator Sports
Water Transportation
Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
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