Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $49,050 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.58
10th percentile $37,010
90th percentile $62,620
Employed locally 1,290
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,010
    25th
    $44,900
    50th (median)
    $49,050
    75th
    $59,390
    90th
    $62,620

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,740
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,710
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$65,420
    Bus Drivers, School$47,340
    Light Truck Drivers$33,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northwest Virginia is $23.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northwest Virginia is 14.6% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,010 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,900.