Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,150 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.92
10th percentile $46,610
90th percentile $74,000
Employed locally 650
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,610
    25th
    $50,220
    50th (median)
    $60,150
    75th
    $63,300
    90th
    $74,000

    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 Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,110
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,670
    Light Truck Drivers $45,010
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,870
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Hawaii / Kauai is $28.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.06 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 4.7% 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 Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $46,610 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,220.