Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $50,410 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.24
10th percentile $36,650
90th percentile $73,400
Employed locally 550
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,650
    25th
    $46,420
    50th (median)
    $50,410
    75th
    $61,220
    90th
    $73,400

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 72% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 28% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,000
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $59,050
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $56,800
    Lexington Park, MD $54,680
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $51,290

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,570
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,750
    Driver/Sales Workers $40,110
    Light Truck Drivers $47,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,000
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $31,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Salisbury, MD is $24.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Salisbury, MD is 12.2% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,650 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,420.