Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Southern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $54,550 -5% vs national
Median hourly $26.22
10th percentile $44,160
90th percentile $70,950
Employed locally 1,100
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,160
    25th
    $49,160
    50th (median)
    $54,550
    75th
    $61,410
    90th
    $70,950

    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 Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,340
    Light Truck Drivers$42,830
    Bus Drivers, School$53,340
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southern Vermont is $26.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Southern Vermont is 5% 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 Vermont?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $44,160 per year in Southern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,160.