Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $21,190 -63.1% vs national
Median hourly $10.19
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $25,610
Employed locally 380
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,760
    50th (median)
    $21,190
    75th
    $24,810
    90th
    $25,610

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$20,760
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$22,420
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$19,760
    Light Truck Drivers$20,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$27,480
    Bus Drivers, School$21,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Puerto Rico is $10.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Puerto Rico is 63.1% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,760.