Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $24.58 an hour ($51,130 a year). About 34,170 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($58,640). South Carolina ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.91 | $39,330 |
| 25% of workers | $22.25 | $46,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.58 | $51,130 |
| 75% of workers | $30.12 | $62,660 |
| 90% of workers | $37.06 | $77,070 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Florence | $55,550 | 1,590 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $55,150 | 6,020 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $53,080 | 5,240 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $52,530 | 730 |
| Columbia | $51,280 | 5,630 |
| Spartanburg | $50,700 | 3,630 |
| Sumter | $46,500 | 480 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $46,360 | 1,960 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $37,530 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $43,680 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $37,680 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $59,330 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $30,490 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $34,880 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $22,240 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $39,900 |
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