Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Virginia
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Virginia earn a median of $56,860 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,860
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($58,640)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 48,750
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,180; the top 10% earn over $77,040. Nationally the range is $40,140 to $79,380.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Virginia
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Virginia?
The median is $56,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,180 and the top 10% earn over $77,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $58,640). Living costs are not included.