SOC 53-3032 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers is $57,450 per year ($27.62/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $47,237 and $65,520 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $78,811 per year. There are approximately 2,070,480 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $18.58 | $38,646 |
| P25 | $22.71 | $47,237 |
| P50MEDIAN | $27.62 | $57,450 |
| P75 | $31.50 | $65,520 |
| P90 | $37.89 | $78,811 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers is $57,450 per year ($27.62/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $47,237 and $65,520 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers is $78,811 per year ($37.89/hr). The 75th percentile is $65,520 per year.
Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn approximately $38,646 per year ($18.58/hr). The 25th percentile is $47,237 per year.
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