Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,570 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.83
10th percentile $36,990
90th percentile $71,630
Employed locally 2,080
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,990
    25th
    $42,300
    50th (median)
    $49,570
    75th
    $57,630
    90th
    $71,630

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,550
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$31,790
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$37,060
    Light Truck Drivers$31,780
    Bus Drivers, School$16,590
    Commercial Pilots$106,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southeast Alabama is $23.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Southeast Alabama is 13.7% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $36,990 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,300.