Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $48,060 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.11
10th percentile $33,380
90th percentile $72,230
Employed locally 1,820
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,380
    25th
    $38,720
    50th (median)
    $48,060
    75th
    $57,890
    90th
    $72,230

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$30,440
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$33,300
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43,940
    Light Truck Drivers$36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,030
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers$36,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southwest Alabama is $23.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Alabama is 16.3% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $33,380 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,720.