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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$63,030
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.0% vs 2024
$63,570
Mean Salary
$63,030
Median Salary
$30.30
Hourly Rate
30,890 people work as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Massachusetts
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $63,030 per year ($5,252/month).
This is 8.2% above the national average of $58,233.
Massachusetts ranks #5 out of 51 states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay.
Approximately 30,890 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 4.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
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.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Operation and Control
3.75
Monitoring
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Transportation
4.02
Public Safety and Security
3.87
Customer and Personal Service
3.69
English Language
3.56
Law and Government
3.05
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(54.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Massachusetts
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Massachusetts range from $47,080 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $78,480 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $56,320 and $72,150.
Median $63,030
P10: $47,080P25: $56,320P75: $72,150P90: $78,480
10th
$47,080
25th
$56,320
Median
$63,030
75th
$72,150
90th
$78,480
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,080
$22.63
$3,923
25th Percentile
$56,320
$27.08
$4,693
Median (50th)
$63,030
$30.30
$5,252
75th Percentile
$72,150
$34.69
$6,012
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$78,480
$37.73
$6,540
Note: The mean (average) salary of $63,570 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#5
Massachusetts ranks #5 of 51 states
$58,233
National avg. for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Massachusetts is $63,030 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $63,570.
What is the salary range for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Massachusetts range from $47,080 at the 10th percentile to $78,480 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $56,320 and $72,150.
What is the starting salary for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers positions in Massachusetts typically start around $47,080 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $56,320 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 30,890 people are employed as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Massachusetts is approximately $30.30 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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