Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $28.37 an hour ($59,000 a year). About 10,820 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($58,640). It is 5% higher than the Kentucky median ($56,340).
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.62 | $44,970 |
| 25% of workers | $24.71 | $51,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.37 | $59,000 |
| 75% of workers | $35.76 | $74,390 |
| 90% of workers | $42.10 | $87,580 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $59,000 | 10,820 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $56,950 | 4,460 |
| Bowling Green | $53,450 | 1,540 |
| Elizabethtown | $50,680 | 560 |
| Owensboro | $50,600 | 840 |
| Paducah | $50,520 | 660 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $46,830 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $47,150 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $46,190 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $61,310 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $39,140 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $55,640 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $61,100 |
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