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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Delaware

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Delaware earn a median of $57,590 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$57,590
vs. U.S. median
−2% ($58,640)
Rank among states
34 of 51
Jobs in the state
9,040

Pay range in Delaware

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,850; the top 10% earn over $69,770. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.

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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Delaware

How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Delaware?

The median is $57,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,850 and the top 10% earn over $69,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Delaware a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?

On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses