Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $61,010 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.33
10th percentile $45,910
90th percentile $81,420
Employed locally 6,730
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,910
    25th
    $51,170
    50th (median)
    $61,010
    75th
    $69,190
    90th
    $81,420

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 74% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,170
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $60,890
    Napa, CA $60,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,000
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $59,980
    York-Hanover, PA $58,430

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,610
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,110
    Light Truck Drivers$41,370
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Allentown, PA-NJ is $29.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.61 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 6.2% above the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Allentown?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $45,910 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,170.