DE · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 53-3032

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Delaware

Median Annual Salary $58,510 +2% above national average (national: $57,440)
$57,660Mean Annual
$28Median Hourly
5,950Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$58,510
$44,610
10th pct.
$74,010
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$44,610$21.45
25th percentile$51,060$24.55
50th percentile (median)$58,510$28.13
75th percentile$62,400$30.00
90th percentile (top earners)$74,010$35.58
Mean (average)$57,660$27.72

How Delaware Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Delaware
Delaware (current) $58,510
Alaska $64,890 +11%
New Jersey $64,720 +11%
Washington $63,760 +9%
District of Columbia $63,610 +9%
Oregon $61,180 +5%
Minnesota $61,090 +4%
Nevada $60,900 +4%
Massachusetts $60,630 +4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Delaware?

The mean heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Delaware is $57,660 per year. The median (middle) salary is $58,510 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Delaware?

Entry-level heavy and tractor-trailer truck driverss (10th percentile) in Delaware typically earn around $44,610 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $51,060 per year.

What is the highest Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Delaware?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Delaware make approximately $74,010 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $62,400 per year.

How does the Delaware Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary compare to the national average?

The median heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Delaware is $58,510, which is +2% above national average of $57,440.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes