Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary by State
The national median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $58,640 a year. By state, it ranges from $49,320 in Louisiana to $70,100 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $40,140
- 25th percentile
- $47,960
- Median
- $58,640
- 75th percentile
- $69,120
- Top 10%
- $79,380
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 2,062,040 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $70,100 | +20% | $48,080 | $90,610 | 3,420 |
| 2 | Washington | $64,760 | +10% | $50,010 | $87,500 | 40,530 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $64,170 | +9% | $51,500 | $84,000 | 830 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $63,570 | +8% | $47,950 | $90,310 | 47,980 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $63,030 | +7% | $47,080 | $78,480 | 30,890 |
| 6 | Nevada | $62,290 | +6% | $45,860 | $83,090 | 15,010 |
| 7 | New York | $62,050 | +6% | $47,880 | $88,100 | 63,700 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $61,990 | +6% | $45,910 | $81,830 | 38,770 |
| 9 | Oregon | $61,980 | +6% | $47,700 | $81,220 | 23,970 |
| 10 | Colorado | $61,500 | +5% | $47,010 | $80,570 | 25,350 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $60,910 | +4% | $47,990 | $83,330 | 11,870 |
| 12 | Vermont | $60,830 | +4% | $48,900 | $74,700 | 3,560 |
| 13 | Utah | $60,620 | +3% | $44,320 | $76,360 | 25,060 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $60,490 | +3% | $47,160 | $77,360 | 15,740 |
| 15 | Illinois | $60,320 | +3% | $39,710 | $86,300 | 84,200 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $60,310 | +3% | $45,860 | $84,670 | 6,050 |
| 17 | Indiana | $60,290 | +3% | $42,060 | $79,000 | 59,090 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $60,280 | +3% | $47,370 | $74,200 | 6,960 |
| 19 | California | $60,230 | +3% | $41,830 | $81,960 | 205,090 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $60,190 | +3% | $45,600 | $75,120 | 3,620 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $59,820 | +2% | $47,480 | $74,530 | 4,070 |
| 22 | Ohio | $59,800 | +2% | $43,670 | $77,650 | 83,060 |
| 23 | Maryland | $59,360 | +1% | $43,670 | $79,130 | 29,150 |
| 24 | Kansas | $58,920 | 0% | $43,760 | $78,910 | 24,220 |
| 25 | Montana | $58,870 | 0% | $46,040 | $74,120 | 7,830 |
| 26 | Idaho | $58,770 | 0% | $43,360 | $77,120 | 15,920 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $58,690 | 0% | $41,590 | $78,610 | 6,470 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $58,620 | 0% | $39,960 | $83,280 | 64,890 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $58,610 | 0% | $44,920 | $76,380 | 53,330 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $58,580 | 0% | $43,560 | $78,330 | 87,550 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $58,390 | 0% | $40,150 | $81,790 | 23,160 |
| 32 | Arizona | $58,080 | −1% | $42,580 | $76,550 | 40,150 |
| 33 | Iowa | $58,070 | −1% | $42,390 | $77,910 | 35,040 |
| 34 | Delaware | $57,590 | −2% | $46,850 | $69,770 | 9,040 |
| 35 | Michigan | $57,180 | −2% | $40,280 | $73,980 | 60,800 |
| 36 | Georgia | $57,050 | −3% | $38,150 | $77,900 | 74,840 |
| 37 | Maine | $57,050 | −3% | $40,810 | $71,100 | 9,980 |
| 38 | Virginia | $56,860 | −3% | $38,180 | $77,040 | 48,750 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $56,340 | −4% | $38,670 | $85,630 | 31,760 |
| 40 | Texas | $56,290 | −4% | $38,150 | $79,400 | 209,680 |
| 41 | Missouri | $54,550 | −7% | $37,860 | $77,510 | 47,760 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $54,410 | −7% | $37,420 | $80,330 | 27,840 |
| 43 | Alabama | $52,120 | −11% | $38,240 | $77,620 | 36,650 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $51,820 | −12% | $35,710 | $79,550 | 24,160 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $51,550 | −12% | $36,770 | $81,110 | 32,220 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $51,530 | −12% | $39,400 | $76,360 | 62,400 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $51,130 | −13% | $39,330 | $77,070 | 34,170 |
| 48 | Florida | $50,640 | −14% | $37,700 | $74,330 | 112,920 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $50,500 | −14% | $38,540 | $65,990 | 11,820 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $49,480 | −16% | $36,350 | $72,230 | 12,190 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $49,320 | −16% | $36,710 | $68,740 | 28,540 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary questions
Which state pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Alaska, with a median of $70,100 a year (+20% vs. the national median of $58,640). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $49,320 a year (−16% vs. national).
Where do most heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 209,680, with a median of $56,290.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.