The salary statistics and trend of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of food services and drinking places 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.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $16,920 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,740 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $26,900 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $35,840 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $48,010 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of food services and drinking places. 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 $48,010. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $26,900. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $16,920.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of Food Services and Drinking Places from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $26,900 | 26.32% | -6.06% |
| 2016 | $19,820 | -29.62% | - |
| 2015 | $25,690 | 0.90% | - |
| 2014 | $25,460 | -17.24% | - |
| 2013 | $29,850 | 4.42% | - |
| 2012 | $28,530 | - | - |
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 | |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | |
| Accommodation | |
| Traveler Accommodation | |
| Restaurants and Other Eating Places | |