Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $28.94 an hour ($60,190 a year). About 3,620 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($58,640). Rhode Island ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.92 | $45,600 |
| 25% of workers | $24.20 | $50,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.94 | $60,190 |
| 75% of workers | $30.89 | $64,250 |
| 90% of workers | $36.12 | $75,120 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $60,610 | 7,030 |
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $41,690 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $45,660 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $36,300 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $45,010 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $58,700 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $34,230 |
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