Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$58,640/yr
Typical range
$47,960 – $69,120
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers does
You'll transport goods across long distances using large trucks, managing routes, schedules, and vehicle maintenance while ensuring safe delivery. This role offers independence and competitive pay with growing demand.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Recycling and Reclamation Workers — $40,240/yr
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $40,240/yr
- Stockers and Order Fillers — $37,330/yr
- Light Truck Drivers — $44,860/yr
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators — $46,420/yr
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