Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,800 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $33,400
90th percentile $64,530
Employed locally 1,850
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,400
    25th
    $38,800
    50th (median)
    $47,800
    75th
    $55,070
    90th
    $64,530

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,680
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $34,260
    Bus Drivers, School $39,760
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,880
    Light Truck Drivers $34,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Central Kentucky is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Central Kentucky is 16.8% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $33,400 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,800.