Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in North Carolina
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in North Carolina earn a median of $51,530 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,530
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($58,640)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 62,400
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,400; the top 10% earn over $76,360. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in North Carolina
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in North Carolina?
The median is $51,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,400 and the top 10% earn over $76,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.