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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary by State
Compare official state median wages, estimated 2026 take-home pay and BEA regional price-adjusted value. This is a state-level benchmark, not a personal job-offer verdict.
National job outlook, 2025–2035
National projectionThis is a national BLS employment projection. It describes the occupation's expected direction across the United States; it is not a forecast for a particular state, employer or individual career.
BLS lists short-term on-the-job training as typical on-the-job training and no related work experience requirement. Openings include growth and replacement needs and should not be read as newly created jobs alone.
Where the median carries furthest
Top states by regional value: estimated annual net × 100 ÷ BEA state RPP. Same single-filer baseline in every state.
State salary and take-home comparison
51 jurisdictionsGross rank uses the BLS annual median. Regional value is estimated annual net × 100 ÷ BEA state RPP; it is not a household budget or cost-of-living guarantee.
| Gross rank | State | BLS median | Est. annual net | Regional value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alaska | $70,100 | $58,145 | $56,805 |
| #2 | Washington | $64,760 | $54,215 | $50,662 |
| #3 | Washington DC | $64,170 | $51,016 | $46,420 |
| #4 | New Jersey | $63,570 | $51,293 | $47,142 |
| #5 | Massachusetts | $63,030 | $49,893 | $47,177 |
| #6 | Nevada | $62,290 | $52,230 | $52,241 |
| #7 | New York | $62,050 | $49,283 | $45,666 |
| #8 | Minnesota | $61,990 | $49,297 | $49,986 |
| #9 | Oregon | $61,980 | $47,131 | $45,599 |
| #10 | Colorado | $61,500 | $49,598 | $48,129 |
| #11 | North Dakota | $60,910 | $51,121 | $57,466 |
| #12 | Vermont | $60,830 | $49,453 | $50,484 |
| #13 | Utah | $60,620 | $48,160 | $48,714 |
| #14 | Connecticut | $60,490 | $48,987 | $47,280 |
| #15 | Illinois | $60,320 | $47,806 | $47,826 |
| #16 | Wyoming | $60,310 | $50,639 | $54,632 |
| #17 | Indiana | $60,290 | $48,874 | $52,367 |
| #18 | New Hampshire | $60,280 | $50,615 | $48,591 |
| #19 | California | $60,230 | $48,759 | $44,038 |
| #20 | Rhode Island | $60,190 | $48,902 | $47,812 |
| #21 | Hawaii | $59,820 | $47,229 | $42,955 |
| #22 | Ohio | $59,800 | $49,367 | $53,212 |
| #23 | Maryland | $59,360 | $47,420 | $45,179 |
| #24 | Kansas | $58,920 | $47,034 | $52,221 |
| #25 | Montana | $58,870 | $47,472 | $50,158 |
| #26 | Idaho | $58,770 | $47,395 | $49,632 |
| #27 | South Dakota | $58,690 | $49,337 | $55,694 |
| #28 | Tennessee | $58,620 | $49,281 | $53,642 |
| #29 | Wisconsin | $58,610 | $47,475 | $50,455 |
| #30 | Pennsylvania | $58,580 | $47,451 | $48,631 |
| #31 | Nebraska | $58,390 | $47,143 | $52,321 |
| #32 | Arizona | $58,080 | $47,604 | $47,284 |
| #33 | Iowa | $58,070 | $47,244 | $53,832 |
| #34 | Delaware | $57,590 | $45,780 | $45,868 |
| #35 | Michigan | $57,180 | $45,945 | $47,751 |
| #36 | Georgia | $57,050 | $45,682 | $47,440 |
| #37 | Maine | $57,050 | $45,350 | $46,729 |
| #38 | Virginia | $56,860 | $45,412 | $44,916 |
| #39 | Kentucky | $56,340 | $45,595 | $50,572 |
| #40 | Texas | $56,290 | $47,409 | $48,847 |
| #41 | Missouri | $54,550 | $44,357 | $48,843 |
| #42 | Oklahoma | $54,410 | $43,995 | $50,084 |
| #43 | Alabama | $52,120 | $41,717 | $46,967 |
| #44 | Mississippi | $51,820 | $42,477 | $48,850 |
| #45 | Arkansas | $51,550 | $41,774 | $48,051 |
| #46 | North Carolina | $51,530 | $42,037 | $44,566 |
| #47 | South Carolina | $51,130 | $41,352 | $44,110 |
| #48 | Florida | $50,640 | $42,869 | $41,454 |
| #49 | New Mexico | $50,500 | $41,549 | $45,058 |
| #50 | West Virginia | $49,480 | $40,440 | $45,185 |
| #51 | Louisiana | $49,320 | $40,715 | $46,159 |
What this occupation does
O*NET occupation descriptions and title examples add career context to the wage data. They do not change the BLS salary estimate or PaycheckForge tax calculation.
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
Alternate job-title examples
- Armored Truck Driver
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- Automotive Crane Driver (Auto Crane Driver)
- Automotive Haulaway Driver (Auto Haulaway Driver)
- Automotive Hauler (Auto Hauler)
- Automotive Transport Driver (Auto Transport Driver)
- Basket Operator
- Batch Mixing Truck Driver
These are examples from the O*NET 31.0 job-title file, shown in source order—not a popularity ranking, credential list or guarantee that every title has identical duties.
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