Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,580 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.68
10th percentile $37,300
90th percentile $72,140
Employed locally 4,220
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,300
    25th
    $47,820
    50th (median)
    $57,580
    75th
    $60,830
    90th
    $72,140

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,130
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,790
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$55,190
    Bus Drivers, School$49,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,300
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$38,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Western Wisconsin is $27.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Western Wisconsin is 0.2% above 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $37,300 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,820.