SOC 53-3032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — Arecibo
Arecibo, PR
Median pay in Arecibo, PR is $23,840 a year, 59.3% under the national median of $58,640 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Arecibo, PR is $23,840 a year, 59.3% under the national median of $58,640 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $22,920 and $27,460. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,120 and the ninetieth at $31,130.
Employment stands at 430, or 12.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 152 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 108th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,120 | −62.3% |
| 25th | $22,920 | −60.9% |
| Median (50th) | $23,840 | −59.3% |
| 75th | $27,460 | −53.2% |
| 90th | $31,130 | −46.9% |
| Mean | $26,350 | −55.1% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $23,840 a year, 59.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,120 to $31,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 430 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Arecibo, PR?
The median annual wage is $23,840, or $11.46 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,640, so pay in Arecibo, PR is 59.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arecibo, PR earns more than $31,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,120 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 430 jobs in this occupation in Arecibo, PR. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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