Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Wisconsin

$25,346 $82,256
10th pct Median: $47,823 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$25,346
25th Percentile$34,433
50th (Median)$47,823
75th Percentile$65,996
90th (Top Earners)$82,256
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Wisconsin median salary of $47,823 for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers has the purchasing power of approximately $48,849 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Wisconsin's lower cost of living (COL index: 97.9) means your salary goes further than in higher-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 Wisconsin?
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Wisconsin earn a median annual salary of $47,823 per year ($22.99/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $50,340.
Is Wisconsin a good state for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
Wisconsin pays slightly below the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. Cost of living in Wisconsin is near the national average (COL index: 97.9).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Wisconsin?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 97.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $47,823 salary in Wisconsin has the purchasing power of approximately $48,849 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Wisconsin increase real purchasing power.
How does Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $315,590
2 Radiologists $294,424
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $290,909
4 Surgeons, All Other $279,794
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $258,286
6 Psychiatrists $237,308
7 Physicians, Pathologists $231,724
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $231,173
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Wisconsin

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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