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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032) in Eastern Workforce Development Area
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Eastern WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,620
Mean wage$26.36
Entry wage$20.45
10th percentile wage$18.97
50th percentile wage$24.97
90th percentile wage$34.51
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities1,05064.7%
Manufacturing17010.4%
Professional and Business Services1308.2%
Construction1106.9%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction110$28.78
Manufacturing170$26.37
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities1,050$24.34
Professional and Business Services130$23.86
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  $24.97 $19.33 $5.64
2022$24.00+4.1%$18.58+4.1%$5.42
2021$22.59+6.2%$17.49+6.2%$5.10
2020$21.66+4.3%$16.77+4.3%$4.89
2019$20.78+4.3%$16.09+4.3%$4.69
2018$19.97+4.1%$15.46+4.1%$4.51
2017$19.24+3.8%$14.90+3.8%$4.35
2016$18.64+3.2%$14.43+3.2%$4.21
2015$18.12+2.9%$14.03+2.9%$4.09
2014$17.69+2.4%$13.70+2.4%$4.00
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $24.97 $25.89 -$0.92
2022$24.00+4.1%$25.03+3.4%-$1.03
2021$22.59+6.2%$23.68+5.7%-$1.08
2020$21.66+4.3%$22.87+3.5%-$1.20
2019$20.78+4.3%$22.22+2.9%-$1.44
2018$19.97+4.1%$21.57+3.0%-$1.60
2017$19.24+3.8%$20.96+2.9%-$1.71
2016$18.64+3.2%$20.47+2.4%-$1.82
2015$18.12+2.9%$19.95+2.6%-$1.82
2014$17.69+2.4%$19.53+2.2%-$1.83
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
Southwest $27.79  2,490  
North Central $26.15  4,780  
South Central $26.06  3,520  
Northwest $25.78  2,190  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $26.15  4,780  
South Central $26.06  3,520  
Southwest $27.79  2,490  
Northwest $25.78  2,190  
Wages in other areas
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