U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDrive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,466,740 | 0.6 % | $18.97 | $39,450 | 0.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.89 | $14.55 | $18.16 | $22.56 | $27.64 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $24,730 | $30,270 | $37,770 | $46,920 | $57,480 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Freight Trucking | 524,030 | 60.62 | $19.76 | $41,100 |
| Specialized Freight Trucking | 196,910 | 51.89 | $18.60 | $38,690 |
| Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers | 64,400 | 9.04 | $20.93 | $43,530 |
| Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing | 54,750 | 30.57 | $17.36 | $36,110 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 35,850 | 6.68 | $17.67 | $36,740 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Freight Trucking | 524,030 | 60.62 | $19.76 | $41,100 |
| Specialized Freight Trucking | 196,910 | 51.89 | $18.60 | $38,690 |
| Support Activities for Road Transportation | 32,060 | 40.03 | $15.69 | $32,630 |
| Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing | 54,750 | 30.57 | $17.36 | $36,110 |
| Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers | 22,890 | 24.32 | $19.10 | $39,730 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Service | 4,880 | 0.73 | $25.98 | $54,040 |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | 26,600 | 5.54 | $25.92 | $53,900 |
| Spectator Sports | 360 | 0.28 | $24.77 | $51,530 |
| Household Appliance Manufacturing | 40 | 0.07 | $24.48 | $50,920 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 540 | 0.11 | $24.38 | $50,710 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 124,560 | 12.35 | 1.07 | $17.86 | $37,150 |
| California | 115,640 | 8.26 | 0.72 | $20.03 | $41,660 |
| Pennsylvania | 65,670 | 11.98 | 1.04 | $19.88 | $41,360 |
| Florida | 63,670 | 8.96 | 0.78 | $17.34 | $36,070 |
| Ohio | 61,550 | 12.51 | 1.08 | $19.18 | $39,890 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 25,880 | 28.70 | 2.49 | $19.52 | $40,600 |
| Arkansas | 29,120 | 25.64 | 2.22 | $17.94 | $37,320 |
| Iowa | 33,200 | 23.08 | 2.00 | $17.40 | $36,180 |
| North Dakota | 7,520 | 21.14 | 1.83 | $19.37 | $40,290 |
| Tennessee | 54,050 | 21.04 | 1.82 | $17.98 | $37,390 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3,260 | 10.58 | 0.92 | $23.20 | $48,250 |
| Nevada | 8,550 | 7.68 | 0.67 | $22.34 | $46,470 |
| New Jersey | 39,130 | 10.38 | 0.90 | $21.09 | $43,860 |
| Massachusetts | 21,730 | 6.97 | 0.60 | $21.00 | $43,670 |
| New York | 50,320 | 6.03 | 0.52 | $20.86 | $43,380 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 32,860 | 9.28 | 0.80 | $21.83 | $45,400 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 27,470 | 7.20 | 0.62 | $19.41 | $40,380 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 26,860 | 10.75 | 0.93 | $18.22 | $37,890 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 24,240 | 11.02 | 0.96 | $19.86 | $41,310 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 24,040 | 12.01 | 1.04 | $19.27 | $40,080 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 22,600 | 4.54 | 0.39 | $22.17 | $46,120 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 20,550 | 18.01 | 1.56 | $20.87 | $43,410 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 15,460 | 9.21 | 0.80 | $20.67 | $43,000 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 15,440 | 9.17 | 0.80 | $19.99 | $41,580 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 14,670 | 11.67 | 1.01 | $19.70 | $40,970 |