The salary statistics and trend of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,690 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,890 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $40,120 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $48,640 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $58,320 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $58,320. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,120. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $28,690.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $40,120 | 3.27% | 12.24% |
| 2016 | $38,810 | 3.48% | - |
| 2015 | $37,460 | 3.04% | - |
| 2014 | $36,320 | 2.20% | - |
| 2013 | $35,520 | 0.87% | - |
| 2012 | $35,210 | - | - |
The average salaries of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Coal Mining | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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