The salary statistics and trend of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of specialized 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 | $26,460 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,350 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $41,650 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $52,290 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $63,420 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer 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) heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $63,420. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $41,650. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $26,460.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of Specialized Freight Trucking from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $41,650 | 1.94% | 9.46% |
| 2015 | $40,840 | 1.81% | - |
| 2014 | $40,100 | 2.52% | - |
| 2013 | $39,090 | 3.53% | - |
| 2012 | $37,710 | - | - |
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 | |