Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary (2025)
Based on 2,062,040 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $40,140 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $47,960 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $58,640 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $69,120 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $79,380 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$40K
25th
$48K
Median
$59K
75th
$69K
90th
$79K
Highest Paying States for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $69,520 |
| Washington | $68,230 |
| District of Columbia | $67,710 |
| New Jersey | $66,770 |
| New York | $65,780 |
| Nevada | $65,010 |
| Oregon | $64,080 |
| Colorado | $63,650 |
| Minnesota | $63,630 |
| Massachusetts | $63,570 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Alaska at an average of $69,520 per year, while Massachusetts has an average of $63,570 — a difference of $5,950. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2,062,040 workers were employed as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Transportation and Material Moving Occupations. The annual mean wage of $59,710 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 53-3032