Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Hourly Wage in Pennsylvania (2024)

The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Pennsylvania is $26.85/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Pennsylvania hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$19.34
/hour
Median (P50)
$26.85
/hour
Senior (P90)
$36.05
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$55,840
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Pennsylvania vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$19.34
National: $18.79
+2.9%
Median (P50)
$26.85
National: $26.05
+3.1%
Senior (P90)
$36.05
National: $36.12
-0.2%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $19.34 $774 $3352 $40,230
Q1 (P25) $23.25 $930 $4029 $48,350
Median (P50) $26.85 $1074 $4653 $55,840
Q3 (P75) $29.6 $1184 $5131 $61,570
Senior (P90) $36.05 $1442 $6248 $74,980

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

#1
$30.36
$30.36/hr
+16.5%
#2
$30.04
$30.04/hr
+15.3%
#3
$29.55
$29.55/hr
+13.4%
#4
$29.42
$29.42/hr
+12.9%
#5
$28.61
$28.61/hr
+9.8%
#6
$28.57
$28.57/hr
+9.7%
#7
$28.46
$28.46/hr
+9.3%
#8
$28.35
$28.35/hr
+8.8%
#9
$28.22
$28.22/hr
+8.3%
#10
$28.1
$28.1/hr
+7.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Pennsylvania?

The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Pennsylvania is $26.85/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $55,840.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Pennsylvania Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Pennsylvania is $26.85/hr compared to the national average of $26.05/hr — higher by $0.80/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Pennsylvania?

Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers professionals in Pennsylvania earn approximately $19.34/hour (10th percentile), which equals $40,230.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $36.05/hour.

How much does a senior Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Pennsylvania?

Senior-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers professionals in Pennsylvania (90th percentile) earn approximately $36.05/hour, or $74,980.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (SOC 533032) in Pennsylvania.

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