Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $24.77 an hour ($51,530 a year). About 62,400 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($58,640). North Carolina ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.94 | $39,400 |
| 25% of workers | $22.27 | $46,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.77 | $51,530 |
| 75% of workers | $30.12 | $62,640 |
| 90% of workers | $36.71 | $76,360 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro-High Point | $58,480 | 6,480 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $57,460 | 3,050 |
| Burlington | $56,290 | 1,020 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $56,120 | 18,700 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $53,280 | 2,130 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $52,110 | 7,210 |
| Asheville | $51,750 | 2,040 |
| Winston-Salem | $51,320 | 3,480 |
| Fayetteville | $49,980 | 1,400 |
| Greenville | $48,980 | 500 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $48,860 | 220 |
| Wilmington | $48,850 | 1,840 |
| Rocky Mount | $48,090 | 840 |
| Goldsboro | $47,140 | 400 |
| Jacksonville | $45,640 | 360 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $38,230 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $39,910 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $43,420 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $57,490 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $44,670 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $31,980 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $36,540 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $37,460 |
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