Heavy Truck Driver Salary
Median annual salary: $54,320 · Median hourly: $26.11 · Latest · 2026
About Heavy Truck Driver pay
Heavy truck drivers move the freight the economy runs on, with long-haul routes paying more than local delivery. Licensing is quick compared to a degree, which makes trucking a common route to solid pay without college. The trade-offs are time away from home, health strain and automation risk on highways, while specialized hauls such as tankers and oversized loads pay the best premiums.
In weekly terms that is roughly $1,045 per week before taxes (annual ÷ 52).
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