Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $56,440 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.14
10th percentile $39,750
90th percentile $78,160
Employed locally 5,210
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,750
    25th
    $48,620
    50th (median)
    $56,440
    75th
    $62,020
    90th
    $78,160

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 89% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 11% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $63,170
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $61,010
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $60,890
    Napa, CA $60,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,000
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $59,980

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,860
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,260
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,410
    Light Truck Drivers $42,360
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Scranton, PA is $27.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Scranton, PA is 1.7% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $39,750 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,620.