Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $28.16 an hour ($58,580 a year). About 87,550 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($58,640). Pennsylvania ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.94 | $43,560 |
| 25% of workers | $23.83 | $49,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.16 | $58,580 |
| 75% of workers | $31.65 | $65,830 |
| 90% of workers | $37.66 | $78,330 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $61,520 | 6,800 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $60,090 | 6,590 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $59,370 | 32,220 |
| York-Hanover | $58,590 | 3,500 |
| Reading | $58,480 | 2,980 |
| Lancaster | $58,350 | 5,080 |
| Pittsburgh | $57,880 | 14,620 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $57,580 | 5,210 |
| Lebanon | $57,250 | 1,380 |
| Williamsport | $56,290 | 800 |
| State College | $56,130 | 650 |
| Chambersburg | $55,960 | 1,410 |
| Gettysburg | $54,820 | 590 |
| Erie | $54,770 | 1,380 |
| Altoona | $52,010 | 1,290 |
| Johnstown | $49,980 | 800 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $42,480 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $44,120 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $47,730 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $34,230 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $61,740 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $48,240 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $47,530 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $37,330 |
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