The salary statistics and trend of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers 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 wholesale trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $28,330 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,050 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $41,240 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,250 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $61,190 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers. 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 $61,190. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $41,240. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $28,330.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $41,240 | 2.69% | 7.93% |
| 2015 | $40,130 | 1.45% | - |
| 2014 | $39,550 | 3.44% | - |
| 2013 | $38,190 | 0.58% | - |
| 2012 | $37,970 | - | - |
The average salaries of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in 13 industries within the wholesale trade 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.
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