The salary statistics and trend of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of highway, street, and bridge construction 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 construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,570 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,790 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $40,660 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,810 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $63,300 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of highway, street, and bridge construction. 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 $63,300. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,660. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $28,570.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $40,660 | 3.12% | 13.11% |
| 2016 | $39,390 | 2.39% | - |
| 2015 | $38,450 | 3.41% | - |
| 2014 | $37,140 | 3.07% | - |
| 2013 | $36,000 | 1.86% | - |
| 2012 | $35,330 | - | - |
The average salaries of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in 22 industries within the construction 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.
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