Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Salary in the Industry of Specialized Design Services

The salary statistics and trend of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of specialized design 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 professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$41,200
25th Percentile Wage
$44,310
50th Percentile Wage
$49,260
75th Percentile Wage
$57,200
90th Percentile Wage
$65,440

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of specialized design 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 $65,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $49,260. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $41,200.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of Specialized Design Services from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
2016
$49,260
5.70% 31.55%
2015
$46,450
21.53% -
2014
$36,450
5.93% -
2013
$34,290
1.66% -
2012
$33,720
- -

Table 3. Compare Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in twelve industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services 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
Scientific Research and Development Services
$57,960
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$57,960
Specialized Design Services
$49,260
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$42,540
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$41,590
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$41,350
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$39,990
Testing Laboratories
$39,490
Engineering Services
$39,480
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$38,970
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$37,940
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
$36,970

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