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Job outlook for tractor drivers in the United States
Are tractor driver jobs in demand?
Yes, tractor driver jobs are in demand. Tractor driver demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Tractor driver job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of tractor driver jobs and the average tractor driver salary over time.
Tractor driver jobs over time
Tractor driver job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,917 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,755 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,845 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,759 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,679 | 0.00% |
Average tractor driver salary over time
Tractor driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,084 | $13.98 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $27,930 | $13.43 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $26,955 | $12.96 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $26,214 | $12.60 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $25,511 | $12.26 | +2.7% |
Tractor driver jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of tractor driver job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where tractor drivers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for tractor drivers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 3,024 | 167% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 4,871 | 155% |
| 3 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 4,458 | 153% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 1,347 | 140% |
| 5 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 6,040 | 136% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 1,021 | 135% |
| 7 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 8,954 | 134% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 1,168 | 134% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 13,633 | 131% |
| 10 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 5,991 | 123% |
| 11 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 5,977 | 119% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 2,233 | 116% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 13,248 | 114% |
| 14 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 3,430 | 114% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 14,411 | 113% |
| 16 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 6,779 | 111% |
| 17 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 3,936 | 100% |
| 18 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 2,974 | 100% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 6,437 | 96% |
| 20 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 4,160 | 89% |
Most common cities for tractor drivers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonesboro | 2 | 3% | $24,139 |
| 2 | Boston | 8 | 1% | $30,350 |
| 3 | Knoxville | 1 | 1% | $26,059 |
| 4 | Turlock | 1 | 1% | $32,584 |
| 5 | Worcester | 1 | 1% | $30,361 |
| 6 | Fayetteville | 1 | 0% | $26,125 |
| 7 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $32,094 |
| 8 | Memphis | 1 | 0% | $26,017 |