Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • South Carolina
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in South Carolina earn a median salary of $51,450 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.4% vs the national median of $57,440. An estimated 28,130 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $45,640 to $56,930 depending on location.
$51,450
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$56,930
Highest paying metro
$45,640
Lowest paying metro
28,130
Employed in South Carolina
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern South Carolina | $56,930 | $45,660 | $64,380 | 1,230 |
| Charleston, SC | $55,530 | $45,920 | $67,750 | 5,890 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $53,930 | $45,630 | $64,420 | 3,590 |
| Columbia, SC | $52,730 | $45,410 | $63,930 | 5,230 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $52,290 | $45,850 | $62,760 | 1,490 |
| Florence, SC | $52,090 | $45,950 | $62,120 | 1,610 |
| Greenville, SC | $51,300 | $45,360 | $63,840 | 5,140 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $50,730 | $42,580 | $58,460 | 710 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $48,780 | $42,920 | $60,930 | 1,120 |
| Sumter, SC | $46,000 | $40,760 | $54,030 | 480 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $45,640 | $40,680 | $49,730 | 1,640 |