Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northeastern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $52,290 -9% vs national
Median hourly $25.14
10th percentile $36,560
90th percentile $77,250
Employed locally 1,490
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,560
    25th
    $45,850
    50th (median)
    $52,290
    75th
    $62,760
    90th
    $77,250

    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 South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,660
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,370
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41,770
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$30,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69,350
    Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$23,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northeastern South Carolina is $25.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northeastern South Carolina is 9% 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 South Carolina?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,560 per year in Northeastern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,850.