Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $50,980 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.51
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $75,790
Employed locally 6,490
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $45,870
    50th (median)
    $50,980
    75th
    $66,710
    90th
    $75,790

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 81% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 19% 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
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Muncie, IN $64,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,210
    Anchorage, AK $63,910
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,500

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,350
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,130
    Light Truck Drivers $39,020
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,040
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Greensboro, NC is $24.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Greensboro, NC is 11.2% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,870.