Best Paying Industries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
$57,440
National Median Salary
267
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $102,570 | +78.6% | 490 |
| 2 | Motion Picture and Video Industries | $89,630 | +56.0% | 750 |
| 3 | Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | $89,610 | +56.0% | 780 |
| 4 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $86,370 | +50.4% | 160 |
| 5 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $81,220 | +41.4% | 570 |
| 6 | Metal Ore Mining | $78,120 | +36.0% | 1,960 |
| 7 | Charter Bus Industry | $76,480 | +33.1% | — |
| 8 | Spectator Sports | $76,300 | +32.8% | 410 |
| 9 | Water Transportation | $75,380 | +31.2% | 820 |
| 10 | Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | $75,380 | +31.2% | 760 |
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