Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Connecticut

$31,483 $102,170
10th pct Median: $59,401 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$31,483
25th Percentile$42,769
50th (Median)$59,401
75th Percentile$81,973
90th (Top Earners)$102,170
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Connecticut median salary of $59,401 for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers has the purchasing power of approximately $46,516 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Connecticut's higher cost of living (COL index: 127.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Connecticut?
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Connecticut earn a median annual salary of $59,401 per year ($28.56/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $50,340.
Is Connecticut a good state for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
Connecticut pays above the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Connecticut is higher average (COL index: 127.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Connecticut?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 127.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $59,401 salary in Connecticut has the purchasing power of approximately $46,516 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Connecticut reduce real purchasing power.
How does Connecticut compare to neighboring states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Connecticut

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $391,996
2 Radiologists $365,706
3 Surgeons, All Other $347,534
4 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $320,818
5 Psychiatrists $294,762
6 Physicians, Pathologists $287,826
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $287,141
8 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $282,256
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Connecticut

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the transportation sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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