The salary statistics and trend of driver/sales workers and truck drivers in the industry of specialized freight trucking are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare driver/sales worker and truck driver salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,860 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,800 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $41,060 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $51,860 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $63,120 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for driver/sales workers and truck drivers in the industry of specialized 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) driver/sales workers and truck drivers is $63,120. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $41,060. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent driver/sales workers and truck drivers is $25,860.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of driver/sales workers and truck drivers in the industry of Specialized Freight Trucking from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $41,060 | 2.90% | 9.64% |
| 2015 | $39,870 | 1.96% | - |
| 2014 | $39,090 | 2.56% | - |
| 2013 | $38,090 | 2.60% | - |
| 2012 | $37,100 | - | - |
The average salaries of driver/sales workers and truck drivers in three industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of driver/sales workers and truck drivers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| General Freight Trucking | |
| Specialized Freight Trucking | |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land | |