The salary statistics and trend of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences 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.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $39,220 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,580 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $57,960 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $68,460 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $75,860 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. 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 $75,860. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,960. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $39,220.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $57,960 | 14.10% | 21.00% |
| 2016 | $49,790 | 3.64% | - |
| 2015 | $47,980 | -0.92% | - |
| 2014 | $48,420 | 7.62% | - |
| 2013 | $44,730 | -2.37% | - |
| 2012 | $45,790 | - | - |
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.