Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Massachusetts

$32,550 $105,634
10th pct Median: $61,415 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$32,550
25th Percentile$44,219
50th (Median)$61,415
75th Percentile$84,753
90th (Top Earners)$105,634
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Massachusetts median salary of $61,415 for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers has the purchasing power of approximately $43,189 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Massachusetts's higher cost of living (COL index: 142.2) 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 Massachusetts?
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Massachusetts earn a median annual salary of $61,415 per year ($29.53/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $50,340.
Is Massachusetts a good state for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
Massachusetts pays above the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Massachusetts is higher average (COL index: 142.2).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Massachusetts?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 142.2 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $61,415 salary in Massachusetts has the purchasing power of approximately $43,189 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Massachusetts reduce real purchasing power.
How does Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $378,102
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $373,588
3 Neurologists $360,632
4 Surgeons, All Other $359,314
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $331,694
6 Psychiatrists $304,754
7 Physicians, Pathologists $297,582
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $296,875
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Massachusetts

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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