Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,960 -13% vs national
Median hourly $24.02
10th percentile $34,750
90th percentile $78,100
Employed locally 1,220
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,750
    25th
    $45,100
    50th (median)
    $49,960
    75th
    $61,610
    90th
    $78,100

    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 Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,320
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,310
    Light Truck Drivers $46,690
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,850
    Bus Drivers, School $46,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Maryland is $24.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Maryland is 13% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $34,750 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,100.