Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,660 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.76
10th percentile $39,800
90th percentile $76,820
Employed locally 4,910
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,800
    25th
    $48,310
    50th (median)
    $55,660
    75th
    $62,150
    90th
    $76,820

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,460
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,240
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,700
    Light Truck Drivers $39,220
    Bus Drivers, School $45,680
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southern Indiana is $26.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Southern Indiana is 3.1% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $39,800 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,310.