The salary statistics and trend of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of truck transportation 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 transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,360 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,780 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $44,020 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $55,070 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $64,270 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of truck transportation. 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 $64,270. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $44,020. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $27,360.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of Truck Transportation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $44,020 | 2.27% | 10.00% |
| 2016 | $43,020 | 2.60% | - |
| 2015 | $41,900 | 1.58% | - |
| 2014 | $41,240 | 1.94% | - |
| 2013 | $40,440 | 2.03% | - |
| 2012 | $39,620 | - | - |
The average salaries of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in 34 industries within the transportation and warehousing 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.