Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $59,550 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.63
10th percentile $40,000
90th percentile $70,110
Employed locally 520
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,000
    25th
    $47,180
    50th (median)
    $59,550
    75th
    $63,290
    90th
    $70,110

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 69% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 31% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $62,650
    Bozeman, MT $61,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,480
    Massachusetts $60,630

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,030
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,120
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,990
    Light Truck Drivers $38,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,600
    Bus Drivers, School $47,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Amherst Town, MA is $28.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 3.7% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $40,000 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,180.