Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Alabama
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Alabama earn a median of $52,120 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($58,640)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 36,650
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,240; the top 10% earn over $77,620. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Alabama
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Alabama?
The median is $52,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,240 and the top 10% earn over $77,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.