Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,650 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.83
10th percentile $37,120
90th percentile $100,240
Employed locally 1,870
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,120
    25th
    $43,660
    50th (median)
    $51,650
    75th
    $67,200
    90th
    $100,240

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,150
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,340
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,520
    Light Truck Drivers $36,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,740
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers $42,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northwest Alabama is $24.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northwest Alabama is 10.1% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,120 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,660.