Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary
Salary data across 60 metro areas in the US & CanadaUSD & CAD
Search Jobs on IndeedAvg Median Salary
$54,500
Highest Paying City
San Jose
$77,000
Cities Tracked
60
What Do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Do?
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers keep the economy moving by operating vehicles, managing freight, and coordinating the movement of goods and passengers. Their reliability and skill ensure safe, timely transportation.
Work settings include vehicles, warehouses, airports, ports, and railyards. Hours are often long and irregular, with many roles requiring overnight travel or shift work. Physical demands vary by position.
Key Skills for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Education Requirements
High school diploma; commercial driver's license (CDL) or specialized training
Requirements vary by role. Truck drivers need a CDL. Airline pilots require an ATP certificate and extensive flight hours. Railroad engineers need on-the-job training. Material movers typically need a high school diploma and on-the-job training.
Career Outlook
Employment is expected to grow about as fast as average, with particularly strong demand for truck drivers and delivery workers driven by e-commerce growth.
How to Increase Your Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary
- 1.Obtain required licenses and endorsements for your specialty
- 2.Maintain a clean driving record and safety certifications
- 3.Consider specialized endorsements (hazmat, tanker, doubles/triples)
- 4.Develop logistics and route optimization skills
- 5.Stay current with transportation regulations and safety standards
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary by City
| City | Median | Average | Range (10th-90th) | Currency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $77,000 | $82,000 | $46,000 - $100,000 | USD | Apply |
| San Francisco, CA | $76,000 | $84,000 | $46,000 - $99,000 | USD | Apply |
| Seattle, WA | $70,000 | $72,000 | $46,000 - $88,000 | USD | Apply |
| Boston, MA | $69,000 | $76,000 | $45,000 - $87,000 | USD | Apply |
| New York, NY | $68,000 | $71,000 | $44,000 - $86,000 | USD | Apply |
| Los Angeles, CA | $65,000 | $71,000 | $42,000 - $82,000 | USD | Apply |
| Washington DC, DC | $65,000 | $71,000 | $42,000 - $82,000 | USD | Apply |
| San Diego, CA | $63,000 | $65,000 | $41,000 - $80,000 | USD | Apply |
| Honolulu, HI | $62,000 | $65,000 | $40,000 - $78,000 | USD | Apply |
| Denver, CO | $61,000 | $67,000 | $40,000 - $77,000 | USD | Apply |
| Austin, TX | $61,000 | $64,000 | $40,000 - $77,000 | USD | Apply |
| Minneapolis, MN | $60,000 | $62,000 | $39,000 - $76,000 | USD | Apply |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,000 | $63,000 | $39,000 - $76,000 | USD | Apply |
| Anchorage, AK | $60,000 | $67,000 | $39,000 - $76,000 | USD | Apply |
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,000 | $64,000 | $38,000 - $74,000 | USD | Apply |
| Portland, OR | $59,000 | $63,000 | $38,000 - $74,000 | USD | Apply |
| Chicago, IL | $58,000 | $59,000 | $38,000 - $73,000 | USD | Apply |
| Atlanta, GA | $57,000 | $59,000 | $37,000 - $72,000 | USD | Apply |
| Baltimore, MD | $57,000 | $59,000 | $37,000 - $72,000 | USD | Apply |
| Hartford, CT | $57,000 | $60,000 | $37,000 - $72,000 | USD | Apply |
| Dallas, TX | $56,000 | $62,000 | $36,000 - $71,000 | USD | Apply |
| Houston, TX | $56,000 | $60,000 | $36,000 - $71,000 | USD | Apply |
| Raleigh, NC | $56,000 | $61,000 | $36,000 - $71,000 | USD | Apply |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $54,000 | $60,000 | $35,000 - $68,000 | USD | Apply |
| Columbus, OH | $54,000 | $59,000 | $35,000 - $68,000 | USD | Apply |
| Kansas City, MO | $54,000 | $58,000 | $35,000 - $68,000 | USD | Apply |
| Milwaukee, WI | $54,000 | $56,000 | $35,000 - $68,000 | USD | Apply |
| Phoenix, AZ | $53,000 | $55,000 | $34,000 - $67,000 | USD | Apply |
| Detroit, MI | $53,000 | $58,000 | $34,000 - $67,000 | USD | Apply |
| Nashville, TN | $53,000 | $55,000 | $34,000 - $67,000 | USD | Apply |
| Indianapolis, IN | $53,000 | $56,000 | $34,000 - $67,000 | USD | Apply |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $53,000 | $59,000 | $34,000 - $67,000 | USD | Apply |
| Richmond, VA | $53,000 | $56,000 | $34,000 - $67,000 | USD | Apply |
| Toronto, ON | $53,000 | $58,000 | $34,000 - $67,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Charlotte, NC | $52,000 | $57,000 | $34,000 - $66,000 | USD | Apply |
| St. Louis, MO | $52,000 | $55,000 | $34,000 - $66,000 | USD | Apply |
| Jacksonville, FL | $52,000 | $55,000 | $34,000 - $66,000 | USD | Apply |
| Tampa, FL | $51,000 | $54,000 | $33,000 - $64,000 | USD | Apply |
| Cleveland, OH | $51,000 | $55,000 | $33,000 - $64,000 | USD | Apply |
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,000 | $54,000 | $33,000 - $64,000 | USD | Apply |
| Louisville, KY | $51,000 | $57,000 | $33,000 - $64,000 | USD | Apply |
| Buffalo, NY | $51,000 | $53,000 | $33,000 - $64,000 | USD | Apply |
| Miami, FL | $50,000 | $52,000 | $32,000 - $63,000 | USD | Apply |
| Las Vegas, NV | $50,000 | $54,000 | $32,000 - $63,000 | USD | Apply |
| San Antonio, TX | $50,000 | $54,000 | $32,000 - $63,000 | USD | Apply |
| New Orleans, LA | $50,000 | $53,000 | $32,000 - $63,000 | USD | Apply |
| Birmingham, AL | $50,000 | $52,000 | $32,000 - $63,000 | USD | Apply |
| Vancouver, BC | $50,000 | $52,000 | $32,000 - $63,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Orlando, FL | $49,000 | $54,000 | $32,000 - $62,000 | USD | Apply |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $48,000 | $53,000 | $31,000 - $61,000 | USD | Apply |
| Memphis, TN | $48,000 | $50,000 | $31,000 - $61,000 | USD | Apply |
| Tucson, AZ | $48,000 | $53,000 | $31,000 - $61,000 | USD | Apply |
| Ottawa, ON | $48,000 | $50,000 | $31,000 - $61,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Calgary, AB | $47,000 | $50,000 | $31,000 - $59,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Edmonton, AB | $46,000 | $50,000 | $30,000 - $58,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Montreal, QC | $43,000 | $46,000 | $30,000 - $53,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Hamilton, ON | $43,000 | $44,000 | $30,000 - $53,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Winnipeg, MB | $40,000 | $43,000 | $28,000 - $49,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Quebec City, QC | $40,000 | $44,000 | $28,000 - $49,000 | CAD | Apply |
| Halifax, NS | $40,000 | $41,000 | $28,000 - $49,000 | CAD | Apply |