Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,170 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.49
10th percentile $41,150
90th percentile $71,510
Employed locally 860
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,150
    25th
    $49,900
    50th (median)
    $57,170
    75th
    $61,770
    90th
    $71,510

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,740
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,450
    Bus Drivers, School $49,030
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,460
    Light Truck Drivers $36,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Connecticut is $27.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Connecticut is 0.5% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $41,150 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,900.