Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,300 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.63
10th percentile $38,990
90th percentile $72,660
Employed locally 2,760
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,990
    25th
    $47,560
    50th (median)
    $53,300
    75th
    $62,460
    90th
    $72,660

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,650
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,550
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$60,390
    Bus Drivers, School$45,260
    Light Truck Drivers$36,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $25.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 7.2% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $38,990 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,560.