Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $61,680 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.65
10th percentile $46,390
90th percentile $77,950
Employed locally 1,630
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,390
    25th
    $49,320
    50th (median)
    $61,680
    75th
    $74,460
    90th
    $77,950

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 85% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 15% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $63,530
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,170
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $60,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,000
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,620
    Duluth, MN-WI $58,960

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,660
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,350
    Light Truck Drivers$48,030
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,910
    Driver/Sales Workers$24,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Oshkosh, WI is $29.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Oshkosh, WI is 7.4% above 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $46,390 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,320.