Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in West Virginia
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in West Virginia earn an average of $52,440 a year. That is $7,270 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $59,710. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $62,330.
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Average pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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West Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,710 | $28.71 |
| West Virginia | $52,440 | $25.21 |
| Ohio | $60,660 | $29.16 |
| Maryland | $60,590 | $29.13 |
| Kentucky | $59,870 | $28.78 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,640 | $28.67 |
| Virginia | $57,770 | $27.78 |
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Questions and answers
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in West Virginia?
The average is $52,440 a year, and the median is $49,480. That is $7,270 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $59,710.
What is the hourly wage in West Virginia?
$25.21 an hour on average; the median is $23.79.
Where in West Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($62,330), followed by Winchester, VA-WV ($58,640). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Parkersburg-Vienna, WV ($50,230).
How does West Virginia rank?
West Virginia ranks #50 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.