Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $59,020 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.38
10th percentile $42,890
90th percentile $76,500
Employed locally 5,130
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,890
    25th
    $48,000
    50th (median)
    $59,020
    75th
    $62,980
    90th
    $76,500

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 63% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 37% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $62,650
    Bozeman, MT $61,870
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,480
    Massachusetts $60,630

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,170
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,310
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$32,590
    Light Truck Drivers$45,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,840
    Bus Drivers, School$60,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Worcester, MA is $28.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Worcester, MA is 2.8% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $42,890 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,000.