The salary statistics and trend of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of oil and gas extraction 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 mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,280 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $36,180 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $44,100 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $52,250 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $62,390 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of oil and gas extraction. 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 $62,390. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $44,100. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $31,280.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of Oil and Gas Extraction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $44,100 | 2.20% | 15.17% |
| 2016 | $43,130 | 2.39% | - |
| 2015 | $42,100 | 2.19% | - |
| 2014 | $41,180 | 4.86% | - |
| 2013 | $39,180 | 4.52% | - |
| 2012 | $37,410 | - | - |
The average salaries of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in eight industries within the mining 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 |
|---|---|
| Coal Mining | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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