SOC 53-3032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — Naples
Naples-Marco Island, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Naples, FL the median wage is $49,520.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Naples, FL the median wage is $49,520. That is 15.6% lower than the national median of $58,640. Pay ranges from under $37,510 at the tenth percentile to more than $66,170 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,360 to $60,580.
Employment stands at 1,340, or 7.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lakeland records the highest median at $57,090. Of the 344 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 216th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,510 | −36.0% |
| 25th | $46,360 | −20.9% |
| Median (50th) | $49,520 | −15.6% |
| 75th | $60,580 | +3.3% |
| 90th | $66,170 | +12.8% |
| Mean | $53,340 | −9.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeland | $57,090 | 7,820 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $55,630 | 13,100 | |
| 3 | Miami | $51,580 | 29,060 | |
| 4 | Ocala | $51,490 | 2,230 | |
| 5 | North Port | $50,890 | 2,930 | |
| 6 | Tampa | $50,560 | 15,840 | |
| 7 | Orlando | $50,250 | 15,420 | |
| 8 | Cape Coral | $48,950 | 3,050 | |
| 9 | Gainesville | $48,930 | 1,370 | |
| 10 | Port St. Lucie | $48,590 | 2,060 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Naples run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $49,520 buys what $47,892 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 18.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,892US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,520 a year, 15.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,510 to $66,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,340 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lakeland, at $57,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Naples, FL?
The median annual wage is $49,520, or $23.81 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 Naples, FL is 15.6% 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 Naples, FL earns more than $66,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,510 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lakeland, at $57,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,340 jobs in this occupation in Naples, FL. 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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