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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032) in Torrington Labor Market Area
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Torrington LMA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment270
Mean wage$26.64
Entry wage$20.49
10th percentile wage$18.95
50th percentile wage$25.72
90th percentile wage$34.34
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers3012.2%
Truck Transportation3012.0%
Specialty Trade Contractors309.7%
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers207.8%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers30$26.36
Specialty Trade Contractors30$25.52
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods20$23.78
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers20$23.77
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032)
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. Excludes Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors (53-7081).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $25.72 $18.35 $7.37
2022$24.72+4.1%$17.63+4.1%$7.08
2021$23.27+6.2%$16.60+6.2%$6.67
2020$22.31+4.3%$15.92+4.3%$6.39
2019$21.40+4.3%$15.27+4.3%$6.13
2018$20.57+4.1%$14.67+4.1%$5.89
2017$19.82+3.8%$14.14+3.8%$5.68
2016$19.20+3.2%$13.70+3.2%$5.50
2015$18.67+2.9%$13.32+2.9%$5.35
2014$18.23+2.4%$13.00+2.4%$5.22
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $25.72 $23.40 $2.32
2022$24.72+4.1%$22.62+3.4%$2.09
2021$23.27+6.2%$21.40+5.7%$1.87
2020$22.31+4.3%$20.67+3.5%$1.64
2019$21.40+4.3%$20.08+2.9%$1.32
2018$20.57+4.1%$19.50+3.0%$1.07
2017$19.82+3.8%$18.94+2.9%$0.88
2016$19.20+3.2%$18.50+2.4%$0.70
2015$18.67+2.9%$18.03+2.6%$0.64
2014$18.23+2.4%$17.65+2.2%$0.58
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington $25.72  270  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington $25.72  270  
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