The BLS also reports that the median hourly wage for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers was $23.28 in May 2020. The top 10% of earners made more than $33.44 per hour, while the bottom 10% earned less than $15.22 per hour.
Truck driver salaries can vary depending on a number of factors, including geographic location, experience, type of truck, and company they work for. For example, truck drivers who work in the West region of the United States generally earn higher salaries than drivers in other regions. Drivers who have more experience also tend to earn higher salaries. Additionally, drivers who operate specialized trucks, such as tanker trucks or hazardous materials haulers, can earn higher salaries than drivers who operate general freight trucks.
