Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $47,280 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.73
10th percentile $30,680
90th percentile $72,180
Employed locally 1,080
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,680
    25th
    $37,810
    50th (median)
    $47,280
    75th
    $56,720
    90th
    $72,180

    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 East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,500
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,530
    Light Truck Drivers $36,840
    Bus Drivers, School $37,100
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $45,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in East Kentucky is $22.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in East Kentucky is 17.7% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $30,680 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,810.