Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $58,770 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.26
10th percentile $41,800
90th percentile $76,960
Employed locally 9,990
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,800
    25th
    $49,190
    50th (median)
    $58,770
    75th
    $64,170
    90th
    $76,960

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 77% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 23% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $63,530
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,170
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $61,680
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $60,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,000
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,620

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42,040
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,850
    Light Truck Drivers$46,790
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,360
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Milwaukee, WI is $28.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $41,800 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,190.