Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Salary in the Industry of Accommodation

The salary statistics and trend of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of accommodation 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 accommodation and food services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$18,420
25th Percentile Wage
$19,880
50th Percentile Wage
$23,470
75th Percentile Wage
$33,470
90th Percentile Wage
$48,500

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of accommodation. 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 $48,500. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $23,470. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $18,420.

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 Accommodation from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$23,470
-21.43% -21.43%
2016
$28,500
-10.32% -
2015
$31,440
-38.04% -
2014
$43,400
6.06% -
2013
$40,770
30.10% -
2012
$28,500
- -

Table 3. Compare Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Salary in Different Industries within the Accommodation and Food Services Sector

The average salaries of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in five industries within the accommodation and food 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
Special Food Services
$33,700
Food Services and Drinking Places
$26,900
Accommodation
$23,470
Traveler Accommodation
$23,230
Restaurants and Other Eating Places
$19,120

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