Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $57,670 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.73
10th percentile $42,550
90th percentile $76,990
Employed locally 4,820
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,550
    25th
    $49,270
    50th (median)
    $57,670
    75th
    $64,270
    90th
    $76,990

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 69% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 31% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,170
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $61,010
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $60,890
    Napa, CA $60,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,000
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $59,980

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,190
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,260
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,940
    Light Truck Drivers $41,340
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Lancaster, PA is $27.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Lancaster, PA is 0.4% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $42,550 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,270.