The salary statistics and trend of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of couriers and express delivery services 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 | $32,540 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,210 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $66,400 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,980 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,060 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of couriers and express delivery services. 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 $80,060. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $66,400. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $32,540.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of Couriers and Express Delivery Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $66,400 | 0.18% | 4.23% |
| 2016 | $66,280 | 2.50% | - |
| 2015 | $64,620 | 0.25% | - |
| 2014 | $64,460 | 0.99% | - |
| 2013 | $63,820 | 0.36% | - |
| 2012 | $63,590 | - | - |
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.