Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $61,750 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.69
10th percentile $46,570
90th percentile $86,050
Employed locally 19,340
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,570
    25th
    $52,600
    50th (median)
    $61,750
    75th
    $73,630
    90th
    $86,050

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 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
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Muncie, IN $64,980
    Washington $63,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,170
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,430
    Warner Robins, GA $62,080

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,740
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,840
    Light Truck Drivers $45,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,560
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $40,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Indianapolis, IN is $29.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 7.5% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $46,570 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,600.