The salary statistics and trend of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of general freight trucking 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 transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,450 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,610 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $43,520 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $53,970 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $63,240 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of general freight trucking. 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 $63,240. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $43,520. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $27,450.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of General Freight Trucking from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $43,520 | 2.76% | 7.26% |
| 2015 | $42,320 | 1.49% | - |
| 2014 | $41,690 | 1.75% | - |
| 2013 | $40,960 | 1.46% | - |
| 2012 | $40,360 | - | - |
The average salaries of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in five industries within the transportation and warehousing 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 |
|---|---|
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land | |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation | |
| General Freight Trucking | |
| Specialized Freight Trucking | |
| Inland Water Transportation | |