Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $49,820 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.95
10th percentile $35,840
90th percentile $65,000
Employed locally 680
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,840
    25th
    $44,570
    50th (median)
    $49,820
    75th
    $58,440
    90th
    $65,000

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 55% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 45% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,500
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $61,320
    Nevada $60,900
    Vallejo, CA $60,200

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,070
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,750
    Light Truck Drivers$43,890
    Bus Drivers, School$45,730
    Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34,770
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$47,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Charlottesville, VA is $23.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 13.3% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $35,840 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,570.