This question is about driver salaries.

Do truck drivers get paid well?

By Zippia Team - Nov. 2, 2021

Yes, truck drivers get paid well. Depending on the industry and type of transportation, most truck drivers from most industries make an average salary range of $30,000 to $50,000. For example, light truck drivers for couriers and messengers made $50,790 in 2020.

For drivers of heavy and tractor-trailer trucks, the median annual wage in 2020 was $47,130 while the higher end was $69,480 and the lower was $30,660. The salary range varies greatly because these truck drivers usually get paid by their miles, plus bonuses.

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