Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Salary in the Industry of Other General Merchandise Stores

The salary statistics and trend of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of other general merchandise stores 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 retail trade sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$26,540
25th Percentile Wage
$30,900
50th Percentile Wage
$39,880
75th Percentile Wage
$49,620
90th Percentile Wage
$60,620

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of other general merchandise stores. 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 $60,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $39,880. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $26,540.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of Other General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
2016
$39,880
6.54% 1.38%
2015
$37,270
8.21% -
2014
$34,210
-18.88% -
2013
$40,670
3.29% -
2012
$39,330
- -

Table 3. Compare Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Salary in Different Industries within the Retail Trade Sector

The average salaries of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in twelve industries within the retail 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.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Specialty Food Stores
$43,040
Other General Merchandise Stores
$39,880
Grocery Stores
$38,550
Clothing Stores
$36,010
Health and Personal Care Stores
$34,410
Health and Personal Care Stores
$34,410
Used Merchandise Stores
$31,350
Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores
$30,480
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
$28,070
Sporting Goods Stores
$26,870
Department Stores
$24,730
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
$22,200

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