The salary statistics and trend of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of local messengers and local delivery 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 | $29,390 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $35,340 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $42,740 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $54,850 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $66,190 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of local messengers and local delivery. 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 $66,190. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,740. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $29,390.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of Local Messengers and Local Delivery from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $42,740 | 8.96% | 10.18% |
| 2016 | $38,910 | 4.81% | - |
| 2015 | $37,040 | -1.78% | - |
| 2014 | $37,700 | -1.59% | - |
| 2013 | $38,300 | -0.23% | - |
| 2012 | $38,390 | - | - |
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.