Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $56,800 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.31
10th percentile $43,420
90th percentile $74,120
Employed locally 1,360
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,420
    25th
    $48,920
    50th (median)
    $56,800
    75th
    $61,800
    90th
    $74,120

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 57% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 43% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,530
    Manhattan, KS $48,950

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,950
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,260
    Light Truck Drivers $45,280
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,380
    Driver/Sales Workers $33,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Manchester, NH is $27.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Manchester, NH is 1.1% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $43,420 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,920.