Occupation Salary Profile

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

SOC Code: 53-3032

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial driversā€™ license. Includes tow truck drivers. Excludes ā€œRefuse and Recyclable Material Collectorsā€ (53-7081).

National Median (BLS)
$53,440
ā–² +4.89% Nominal +1.58% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$57,210
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
18,350
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $37,160
25th Percentile $44,310
National Median (50th Percentile) $53,440
75th Percentile $65,760
90th Percentile $86,300
P10: $37,160 P50 (Median): $53,440 P90: $86,300