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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI

Median annual salary $58,840 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.29
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $75,600
Employed locally 1,670
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $48,430
    50th (median)
    $58,840
    75th
    $64,570
    90th
    $75,600

    Racine economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,331 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 78% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 22% 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
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $61,680
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $60,020
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,000
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,620

    Related occupations in Racine, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,280
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,790
    Light Truck Drivers $45,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,470
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Racine, WI is $28.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Racine, WI is 2.4% 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 Racine?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Racine, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,430.