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Tractor-Trailer Driver salary
Average tractor-trailer driver salary
$58,498
How much does a tractor-trailer driver make?
The average tractor-trailer driver salary in the United States is $58,498. Tractor-trailer driver salaries typically range between $40,000 and $84,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for tractor-trailer drivers is $28.12 per hour.
Tractor-trailer driver salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Tractor-trailer drivers earn the highest average salary in North Dakota.
Where can a Tractor-Trailer Driver earn more?
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Average tractor-trailer driver salary by state
The highest-paying states for tractor-trailer drivers are North Dakota, Delaware, and Wyoming. The lowest average tractor-trailer driver salary states are Texas, Arizona, and Maine.
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Highest paying states for tractor-trailer drivers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $75,308 | $36.21 |
| 2 | Kentucky | $68,002 | $32.69 |
| 3 | Georgia | $69,896 | $33.60 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $67,789 | $32.59 |
| 5 | Indiana | $68,022 | $32.70 |
| 6 | Delaware | $70,788 | $34.03 |
| 7 | South Dakota | $67,616 | $32.51 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $70,417 | $33.85 |
| 9 | Mississippi | $66,531 | $31.99 |
| 10 | Nevada | $68,371 | $32.87 |
| 11 | Kansas | $63,354 | $30.46 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $65,419 | $31.45 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $65,167 | $31.33 |
| 14 | Illinois | $66,454 | $31.95 |
| 15 | Ohio | $62,338 | $29.97 |
| 16 | New York | $69,297 | $33.32 |
| 17 | Missouri | $64,185 | $30.86 |
| 18 | Colorado | $67,899 | $32.64 |
| 19 | Maryland | $67,320 | $32.37 |
| 20 | Arkansas | $61,395 | $29.52 |
| 21 | Vermont | $66,029 | $31.74 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $65,498 | $31.49 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $61,116 | $29.38 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $64,892 | $31.20 |
| 25 | Michigan | $61,850 | $29.74 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $66,476 | $31.96 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $69,232 | $33.28 |
| 28 | Iowa | $58,972 | $28.35 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $60,712 | $29.19 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $57,584 | $27.68 |
| 31 | Washington | $64,286 | $30.91 |
| 32 | Alaska | $64,242 | $30.89 |
| 33 | Oregon | $62,240 | $29.92 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $55,317 | $26.59 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $59,059 | $28.39 |
| 36 | California | $61,544 | $29.59 |
| 37 | Alabama | $52,710 | $25.34 |
| 38 | New Jersey | $62,223 | $29.91 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $53,692 | $25.81 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $47,518 | $22.85 |
| 41 | Connecticut | $60,149 | $28.92 |
| 42 | Utah | $56,424 | $27.13 |
| 43 | Texas | $52,308 | $25.15 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $59,407 | $28.56 |
| 45 | Montana | $55,835 | $26.84 |
| 46 | Virginia | $53,147 | $25.55 |
| 47 | New Hampshire | $54,739 | $26.32 |
| 48 | Arizona | $51,165 | $24.60 |
| 49 | Idaho | $46,827 | $22.51 |
| 50 | Maine | $50,960 | $24.50 |
| 51 | Florida | $46,609 | $22.41 |
Highest paying cities for tractor-trailer drivers
The highest-paying cities for tractor-trailer drivers are Atlanta, GA, Rochester, NY, and Indianapolis, IN.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | $70,035 | $33.67 |
| 2 | Rochester, NY | $69,081 | $33.21 |
| 3 | Indianapolis, IN | $68,022 | $32.70 |
| 4 | Minneapolis, MN | $65,519 | $31.50 |
| 5 | Milwaukee, WI | $65,186 | $31.34 |
| 6 | Columbus, OH | $62,305 | $29.95 |
| 7 | Elizabeth, NJ | $62,267 | $29.94 |
| 8 | Wyoming, MI | $61,810 | $29.72 |
| 9 | Harrisburg, PA | $60,672 | $29.17 |
| 10 | Austin, TX | $52,275 | $25.13 |
| 11 | Phoenix, AZ | $51,173 | $24.60 |
| 12 | Tallahassee, FL | $47,931 | $23.04 |
Tractor-Trailer Drivers are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Tractor-Trailer Driver salary details
A tractor-trailer driver's salary ranges from $40,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $84,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a tractor-trailer driver's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $84,000 | $7,000 | $40 |
| 75th Percentile | $70,000 | $5,833 | $34 |
| Average | $58,498 | $4,875 | $28 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| 10th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
Highest paying tractor-trailer driver jobs
The highest paying types of tractor-trailer drivers are company driver, commercial truck driver, and truck driver class a.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Trainer | $46,074 | $3,839 | $22.15 | 844,436 |
| Driver/Mover | $32,318 | $2,693 | $15.54 | 929,748 |
| Driver | $34,771 | $2,898 | $16.72 | 1,017,998 |
| Over The Road Driver | $62,119 | $5,177 | $29.86 | 711,143 |
| CDL Driver | $63,112 | $5,259 | $30.34 | 784,044 |
| Class A Driver | $56,620 | $4,718 | $27.22 | 706,950 |
Top companies hiring tractor-trailer drivers now:
Which companies pay tractor-trailer drivers the most?
Tractor-trailer driver salaries at Exel Inc. and BJ's Wholesale Club are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average tractor-trailer driver salary at companies like Alex Lee and Lowes Foods are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exel Inc. | $68,802 | $33.08 |
| 2 | BJ's Wholesale Club | $63,703 | $30.63 |
| 3 | Alex Lee | $62,776 | $30.18 |
| 4 | Lowes Foods | $62,608 | $30.10 |
| 5 | Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32 | $62,597 | $30.09 |
| 6 | C.R. England | $62,422 | $30.01 |
| 7 | UPS | $62,028 | $29.82 |
| 8 | Rite Aid | $61,130 | $29.39 |
| 9 | Casella Waste Systems | $60,982 | $29.32 |
| 10 | F.W. Webb | $60,173 | $28.93 |
| 11 | Jf | $60,090 | $28.89 |
| 12 | Aramark | $59,091 | $28.41 |
| 13 | Winebow | $58,274 | $28.02 |
| 14 | Peterson Holding | $58,245 | $28.00 |
| 15 | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | $56,614 | $27.22 |
| 16 | DHL | $56,247 | $27.04 |
| 17 | Schwebel's Bread | $55,849 | $26.85 |
| 18 | Waste Industries | $55,682 | $26.77 |
| 19 | International Paper | $55,640 | $26.75 |
| 20 | Corovan | $55,611 | $26.74 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Tractor-Trailer Driver salary by industry
The average tractor-trailer driver salary varies across industries:
- The average tractor-trailer driver salary in the transportation industry is $58,745, the highest of any industry.
- The average tractor-trailer driver salary in the finance industry is $57,620.
- Tractor-trailer drivers in the construction industry earn an average salary of $49,700, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for tractor-trailer drivers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation | $58,745 | $28.24 |
| 2 | Retail | $57,620 | $27.70 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $55,717 | $26.79 |
| 4 | Construction | $49,700 | $23.89 |
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Tractor-Trailer Driver salary trends
The average tractor-trailer driver salary has risen by $11,419 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average tractor-trailer driver earned $47,079 annually, but today, they earn $58,498 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for tractor-trailer drivers over the last decade.
Compare tractor-trailer driver salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average tractor-trailer driver salary over time
Compare tractor-trailer driver salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Tractor-Trailer Driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,500 | $28.12 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $56,200 | $27.01 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $54,200 | $26.07 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $52,700 | $25.35 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $51,300 | $24.67 | +2.6% |
Recently added tractor-trailer driver salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herc Rentals | Tractor Trailer Driver (61291) | Williamsburg, VA | 12/11/2024 | $52,175 |
| Federal Express Corporation | Tractor Trailer Driver-RTD | Indianapolis, IN | 12/10/2024 | $48,189 |
| Price Chopper | Tractor Trailer Driver-Syracuse Area To Start W/Experience | Schenectady, NY | 12/09/2024 | $46,749 |
| Nhblacklabs Delivery | Tractor-Trailer Driver-Immediately | Hooksett, NH | 12/09/2024 | $45,392 |
| Thecentermemphis | Tractor Trailer Driver-RTD | Memphis, TN | 12/06/2024 | $48,189 |
| Fedex | Tractor Trailer Driver-RTD | Allentown, PA | 12/05/2024 | $50,610 |
| Fedex | Tractor Trailer Driver-RTD | Baltimore, MD | 12/04/2024 | $53,010 |
| 21St. Century Personnel | Local Class A Tractor Trailer Driver | Albany, NY | 12/04/2024 | $65,219 |
| Borderworx Logistics LLC | Cross Border Tractor Trailer Driver | Sanborn, NY | 12/04/2024 | $58,436 |
| Sullivan Hauling | End Dump Tractor Trailer Driver | Hanover, PA | 12/04/2024 | $62,610 |
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