Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $62,650 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.12
10th percentile $43,330
90th percentile $75,780
Employed locally 450
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,330
    25th
    $54,280
    50th (median)
    $62,650
    75th
    $68,660
    90th
    $75,780

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,640
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,740
    Light Truck Drivers $44,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,830
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,120
    Bus Drivers, School $50,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Massachusetts is $30.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Massachusetts is 9.1% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $43,330 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,280.