Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $46,760 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $36,210
90th percentile $62,600
Employed locally 1,740
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,210
    25th
    $39,910
    50th (median)
    $46,760
    75th
    $55,390
    90th
    $62,600

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 64% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 36% 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
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $56,450
    Jacksonville, FL $55,300
    Florence, SC $52,090
    Flagstaff, AZ $50,880
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $50,710
    Florida $50,000

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,390
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,880
    Light Truck Drivers$39,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57,310
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$29,870
    Driver/Sales Workers$35,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Pensacola, FL is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Pensacola, FL is 18.6% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,210 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,910.