SOC 53-3032 · May 2025 · United States
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers across the United States is $58,640 per year, measured over 2,062,040 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $70,100.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Pay for this occupation varies by 42.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $70,100 and Louisiana pays $49,320.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $70,100 | 3,420 | |
| 2 | Washington | $64,760 | 40,530 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $64,170 | 830 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $63,570 | 47,980 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $63,030 | 30,890 | |
| 6 | Nevada | $62,290 | 15,010 | |
| 7 | New York | $62,050 | 63,700 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $61,990 | 38,770 | |
| 9 | Oregon | $61,980 | 23,970 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $61,500 | 25,350 |
States with the most Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 209,680 | $56,290 | |
| 2 | California | 205,090 | $60,230 | |
| 3 | Florida | 112,920 | $50,640 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 87,550 | $58,580 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 84,200 | $60,320 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 83,060 | $59,800 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 74,840 | $57,050 | |
| 8 | Tennessee | 64,890 | $58,620 | |
| 9 | New York | 63,700 | $62,050 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 62,400 | $51,530 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | $81,790 | 4,530 |
| 2 | Fairbanks | $76,560 | 590 |
| 3 | Seattle | $71,240 | 21,230 |
| 4 | San Jose | $70,730 | 5,360 |
| 5 | Morristown | $67,330 | 1,470 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $66,450 | 16,450 |
| 7 | Anchorage | $66,190 | 1,620 |
| 8 | New York | $65,040 | 65,100 |
| 9 | Minneapolis | $64,200 | 20,430 |
| 10 | Boston | $64,010 | 20,090 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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