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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers is a notable career in the 53 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 53-3032 |
| title | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers |
| onet code | 53-3032.00 |
| description | Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 53 |
| tot emp | 2,070,480 |
| a mean | 58,400 |
| a median | 57,440 |
| a pct10 | 38,640 |
| a pct25 | 47,230 |
| a pct75 | 65,520 |
| a pct90 | 78,800 |
| h mean | 28 |
| h median | 27 |
The day-to-day work of a heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers typically centers on check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, and Monitoring. Across the top 8 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.20 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (54.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Alaska at $64,890 and lowest in New Mexico at $48,360 — a 1.3× spread. The top five states (Alaska, New Jersey, Washington, District of Columbia, Oregon) average $63,632. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $64,890 | $66,890 | $46,740 | $81,050 | 3,240 |
| New Jersey | $64,720 | $67,630 | $48,820 | $89,130 | 49,450 |
| Washington | $63,760 | $67,060 | $48,420 | $88,710 | 40,700 |
| District of Columbia | $63,610 | $66,740 | $50,580 | $90,170 | 830 |
| Oregon | $61,180 | $63,890 | $47,620 | $82,680 | 24,720 |
| Minnesota | $61,090 | $62,110 | $43,980 | $80,860 | 38,530 |
| Nevada | $60,900 | $61,760 | $42,890 | $78,480 | 17,430 |
| Massachusetts | $60,630 | $59,300 | $44,640 | $75,220 | 32,170 |
| New York | $60,520 | $64,410 | $46,020 | $90,150 | 61,410 |
| Wyoming | $60,270 | $63,220 | $44,320 | $82,610 | 6,530 |
| Colorado | $60,260 | $61,750 | $45,730 | $80,150 | 27,840 |
| Indiana | $60,090 | $61,160 | $42,850 | $78,880 | 57,870 |
| California | $59,950 | $60,490 | $38,460 | $80,310 | 211,740 |
| Illinois | $59,790 | $61,230 | $39,010 | $84,770 | 76,650 |
| Rhode Island | $59,710 | $59,870 | $46,860 | $74,840 | 3,260 |
| Utah | $59,580 | $59,460 | $41,360 | $77,270 | 24,280 |
| Hawaii | $59,320 | $58,140 | $46,320 | $71,330 | 4,100 |
| Montana | $59,060 | $59,050 | $45,450 | $73,700 | 7,050 |
| North Dakota | $58,970 | $59,840 | $46,010 | $78,070 | 10,510 |
| Connecticut | $58,700 | $57,710 | $42,880 | $73,550 | 15,860 |
| New Hampshire | $58,620 | $59,120 | $46,520 | $73,050 | 6,730 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,540 | $58,620 | $43,780 | $76,660 | 90,160 |
| Delaware | $58,510 | $57,660 | $44,610 | $74,010 | 5,950 |
| Ohio | $58,080 | $59,700 | $41,010 | $79,890 | 91,090 |
| Nebraska | $57,940 | $60,150 | $38,960 | $92,890 | 24,160 |
| Wisconsin | $57,380 | $56,980 | $40,650 | $74,580 | 52,980 |
| Maryland | $57,180 | $58,590 | $40,520 | $77,340 | 23,910 |
| Kansas | $56,940 | $59,350 | $39,450 | $78,800 | 23,250 |
| South Dakota | $56,880 | $58,150 | $44,210 | $80,600 | 5,990 |
| Georgia | $56,570 | $57,190 | $36,470 | $78,480 | 75,700 |
| Vermont | $56,360 | $57,050 | $46,070 | $70,770 | 3,370 |
| Tennessee | $55,610 | $57,670 | $38,380 | $80,000 | 63,130 |
| Kentucky | $55,590 | $60,060 | $38,120 | $93,030 | 33,430 |
| Michigan | $55,140 | $55,090 | $37,800 | $72,690 | 59,910 |
| Iowa | $55,080 | $58,350 | $38,570 | $79,290 | 37,430 |
| Virginia | $54,500 | $56,990 | $38,150 | $77,590 | 55,430 |
| Arizona | $53,690 | $55,420 | $38,760 | $74,970 | 42,270 |
| Idaho | $53,260 | $55,340 | $38,620 | $71,520 | 14,860 |
| Texas | $53,070 | $56,470 | $36,620 | $78,470 | 212,700 |
| Maine | $51,930 | $53,960 | $39,860 | $66,720 | 10,180 |
| Oklahoma | $51,920 | $56,300 | $38,110 | $77,710 | 29,080 |
| South Carolina | $51,810 | $55,110 | $38,410 | $75,360 | 32,700 |
| Mississippi | $50,700 | $55,240 | $33,670 | $81,560 | 25,490 |
| Missouri | $50,540 | $54,480 | $35,340 | $77,080 | 47,530 |
| Alabama | $50,120 | $54,040 | $37,520 | $75,070 | 37,490 |
| Florida | $50,000 | $54,360 | $37,870 | $75,910 | 105,730 |
| North Carolina | $49,580 | $53,990 | $38,550 | $73,040 | 64,610 |
| Arkansas | $49,520 | $56,570 | $32,410 | $84,200 | 32,290 |
| West Virginia | $49,040 | $51,920 | $36,340 | $70,900 | 11,560 |
| Louisiana | $48,770 | $51,310 | $34,600 | $71,540 | 26,260 |
| New Mexico | $48,360 | $51,530 | $38,250 | $65,060 | 10,850 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Armored Truck Driver or Automotive Carrier Driver (Auto Carrier Driver) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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