Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $50,180 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.13
10th percentile $39,670
90th percentile $71,410
Employed locally 2,200
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,670
    25th
    $47,010
    50th (median)
    $50,180
    75th
    $62,790
    90th
    $71,410

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 72% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 28% 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
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Muncie, IN $64,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,210
    Anchorage, AK $63,910
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,500

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,800
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,620
    Light Truck Drivers$38,740
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,770
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Asheville, NC is $24.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Asheville, NC is 12.6% below 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $39,670 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,010.