The salary statistics and trend of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of couriers and messengers 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 | $32,110 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $42,770 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $64,350 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,310 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $79,860 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of couriers and messengers. 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 $79,860. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $64,350. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $32,110.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the industry of Couriers and Messengers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $64,350 | 0.50% | 2.27% |
| 2016 | $64,030 | 2.89% | - |
| 2015 | $62,180 | -1.35% | - |
| 2014 | $63,020 | 0.11% | - |
| 2013 | $62,950 | 0.10% | - |
| 2012 | $62,890 | - | - |
The average salaries of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in 34 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.