Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Fond du Lac, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fond du Lac, WI

Median annual salary $58,880 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.31
10th percentile $43,890
90th percentile $80,150
Employed locally 1,030
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,890
    25th
    $49,460
    50th (median)
    $58,880
    75th
    $72,140
    90th
    $80,150

    Fond du Lac economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 80% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 20% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $63,530
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,170
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $61,680
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $60,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,000
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,620

    Related occupations in Fond du Lac, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,300
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,780
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,550
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$29,120
    Light Truck Drivers$38,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Fond du Lac?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Fond du Lac, WI is $28.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.50 or more per hour.

    Is Fond du Lac above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Fond du Lac, WI is 2.5% above 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 Fond du Lac?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $43,890 per year in Fond du Lac, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,460.