Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $28.99 an hour ($60,290 a year). About 59,090 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($58,640). Indiana ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.22 | $42,060 |
| 25% of workers | $23.74 | $49,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.99 | $60,290 |
| 75% of workers | $34.74 | $72,260 |
| 90% of workers | $37.98 | $79,000 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $61,980 | 20,480 |
| Fort Wayne | $59,050 | 4,210 |
| Muncie | $58,810 | 560 |
| Bloomington | $58,700 | 550 |
| Kokomo | $58,370 | 390 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $58,360 | 1,410 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $58,240 | 620 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $58,100 | 1,690 |
| Columbus | $57,350 | 520 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $56,820 | 1,840 |
| Evansville | $55,570 | 1,750 |
| Terre Haute | $53,030 | 1,140 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 214,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $41,340 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,650 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $44,560 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $60,610 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $32,780 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $58,900 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $36,250 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $48,020 |
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