Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $55,620 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.74
10th percentile $39,320
90th percentile $72,720
Employed locally 960
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,320
    25th
    $48,430
    50th (median)
    $55,620
    75th
    $60,420
    90th
    $72,720

    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,730
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,990
    Bus Drivers, School$46,590
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,570
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northwestern Wisconsin is $26.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 3.2% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $39,320 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,430.