The salary statistics and trend of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution 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 utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $37,270 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $48,300 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,750 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $72,220 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $79,320 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution. 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 $79,320. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,750. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $37,270.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $61,750 | 1.64% | 19.51% |
| 2016 | $60,740 | 0.99% | - |
| 2015 | $60,140 | 1.78% | - |
| 2014 | $59,070 | 11.75% | - |
| 2013 | $52,130 | 4.66% | - |
| 2012 | $49,700 | - | - |
The average salaries of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in five industries within the utilities 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 |
|---|---|
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | |
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