Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in West Virginia
In West Virginia, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $23.79 an hour ($49,480 a year). About 12,190 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($58,640). West Virginia ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in West Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.47 | $36,350 |
| 25% of workers | $20.83 | $43,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.79 | $49,480 |
| 75% of workers | $28.23 | $58,720 |
| 90% of workers | $34.72 | $72,230 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in West Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling | $57,590 | 1,210 |
| Weirton-Steubenville | $55,070 | 730 |
| Beckley | $51,340 | 880 |
| Huntington-Ashland | $50,050 | 2,330 |
| Charleston | $49,580 | 1,430 |
| Morgantown | $48,560 | 700 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna | $47,050 | 540 |
West Virginia unemployment rate: 4% (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)
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