Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$57,440
↑ 51.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 51.4% since 2011 ($37,930 → $57,440)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $57,440
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,440 | +5.7% |
| 2023 | $54,320 | +8.8% |
| 2022 | $49,920 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $48,310 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | $47,130 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | $45,260 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | $43,680 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | $42,480 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | $41,340 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | $40,260 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | $39,520 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | $38,700 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | $38,200 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | $37,930 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.