Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $48,990 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $31,950
90th percentile $63,020
Employed locally 2,300
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,950
    25th
    $40,870
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $58,720
    90th
    $63,020

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$33,970
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,180
    Bus Drivers, School$48,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$39,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,470
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$30,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Southwest Virginia is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Southwest Virginia is 14.7% 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,950 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,870.