Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $50,550 -12% vs national
Median hourly $24.30
10th percentile $38,490
90th percentile $76,930
Employed locally 1,510
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,490
    25th
    $43,530
    50th (median)
    $50,550
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $76,930

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 84% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 16% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    Alaska $64,890
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,630
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,880
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $62,520

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,330
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,570
    Light Truck Drivers $37,450
    Bus Drivers, School $19,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $24.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 12% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $38,490 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,530.