SOC 53-3032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — Southern Vermont
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southern Vermont, VT is $58,380 per year, close to the national median of $58,640 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southern Vermont, VT is $58,380 per year, close to the national median of $58,640 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $51,190 and $63,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,310 and the ninetieth at $73,300.
Employment stands at 1,130, or 13.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Burlington records the highest median at $62,460. Of the 319 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 164th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,310 | −17.6% |
| 25th | $51,190 | −12.7% |
| Median (50th) | $58,380 | −0.4% |
| 75th | $63,640 | +8.5% |
| 90th | $73,300 | +25.0% |
| Mean | $59,350 | +1.2% |
Other metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $62,460 | 1,210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern Vermont sit close to the national average, so $58,380 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$58,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,571US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,380 a year, 0.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,310 to $73,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $62,460.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southern Vermont, VT?
The median annual wage is $58,380, or $28.07 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 Southern Vermont, VT is 0.4% 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 Southern Vermont, VT earns more than $73,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,310 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 Burlington, at $62,460 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,130 jobs in this occupation in Southern Vermont, VT. 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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