Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $54,990 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.44
10th percentile $45,050
90th percentile $64,720
Employed locally 6,390
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,050
    25th
    $48,970
    50th (median)
    $54,990
    75th
    $57,970
    90th
    $64,720

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,800
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,370
    Light Truck Drivers$47,640
    Bus Drivers, School$46,100
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northeastern Wisconsin is $26.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 4.3% 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 Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $45,050 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,970.