Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Florida

$25,613 $83,121
10th pct Median: $48,326 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$25,613
25th Percentile$34,795
50th (Median)$48,326
75th Percentile$66,690
90th (Top Earners)$83,121
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Florida median salary of $48,326 for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers has the purchasing power of approximately $47,895 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Florida's higher cost of living (COL index: 100.9) 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 Florida?
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Florida earn a median annual salary of $48,326 per year ($23.23/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $50,340.
Is Florida a good state for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
Florida pays slightly below the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Cost of living in Florida is near the national average (COL index: 100.9).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Florida?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 100.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $48,326 salary in Florida has the purchasing power of approximately $47,895 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Florida reduce real purchasing power.
How does Florida 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 Florida

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $318,912
2 Radiologists $297,523
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $293,971
4 Neurologists $283,776
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $261,005
6 Psychiatrists $239,806
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $233,606
8 Family Medicine Physicians $214,858
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Florida

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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