Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Kentucky
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Kentucky earn a median of $56,340 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,340
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($58,640)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 31,760
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,670; the top 10% earn over $85,630. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Kentucky
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Kentucky?
The median is $56,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,670 and the top 10% earn over $85,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.