Best States for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
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State Rankings by Salary
Raw salary data without cost-of-living adjustments
Data organized by SOC code 53-3032. Learn about SOC codes
SOC: 02 | $69,520 | $69,520 | $33 | 3,420 |
SOC: 53 | $68,230 | $68,230 | $33 | 40,530 |
SOC: 11 | $67,710 | $67,710 | $33 | 830 |
SOC: 34 | $66,770 | $66,770 | $32 | 47,980 |
SOC: 36 | $65,780 | $65,780 | $32 | 63,700 |
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SOC: 32 | $65,010 | $65,010 | $31 | 15,010 |
SOC: 41 | $64,080 | $64,080 | $31 | 23,970 |
SOC: 08 | $63,650 | $63,650 | $31 | 25,350 |
SOC: 27 | $63,630 | $63,630 | $31 | 38,770 |
SOC: 25 | $63,570 | $63,570 | $31 | 30,890 |
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SOC: 38 | $63,330 | $63,330 | $30 | 11,870 |
SOC: 56 | $63,180 | $63,180 | $30 | 6,050 |
SOC: 17 | $62,430 | $62,430 | $30 | 84,200 |
SOC: 06 | $62,020 | $62,020 | $30 | 205,090 |
SOC: 09 | $61,980 | $61,980 | $30 | 15,740 |
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SOC: 50 | $61,100 | $61,100 | $29 | 3,560 |
SOC: 18 | $60,950 | $60,950 | $29 | 59,090 |
SOC: 49 | $60,900 | $60,900 | $29 | 25,060 |
SOC: 15 | $60,850 | $60,850 | $29 | 4,070 |
SOC: 39 | $60,660 | $60,660 | $29 | 83,060 |
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Market Analysis & Insights
Top Markets
Alaska leads in Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries with $69,520 average compensation.
- High concentration of tech companies
- Strong job market demand
- Competitive benefit packages
Decision Factors
When choosing where to work as a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, consider both salary and cost of living. The raw salary data shows market rates before cost adjustments.
- Cost of living variations
- Job market competition
- Industry concentration
- Remote work policies
State rankings are based on nominalsalaries using 2026 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Employment figures reflect full-time equivalent positions.
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