Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Virginia
Is Virginia a good place for you to work as a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Virginia are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Virginia is growing faster than average.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Virginia earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Work in Virginia?
There were approximately 42,820 workers employed as Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in this state in 2018.
There were 41,150 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 1,670 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 25,450 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers working in it, which means Virginia has more Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers than average.
Job Projections for Virginia
Jobs for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in this state are growing at a rate of 7.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 5.8%.
Virginia Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 5,240 annual job openings, and 48,160 total jobs in 2026 for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 213,500 annual jobs and 1,980,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Make in Virginia?
In 2018 wages for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers ranged from $26,660 to $61,960 with $40,620 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $12.82 to $29.79. The median hourly rate was $19.53.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $19.4 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.13.
The median salary in Virginia is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Virginia Metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 15,440 | $45,500 |
Richmond, VA | 10,370 | $39,590 |
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC | 6,080 | $39,010 |
Roanoke, VA | 2,820 | $41,950 |
Lynchburg, VA | 1,910 | $39,820 |
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA | 1,900 | $35,770 |
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA | 1,800 | $38,330 |
Harrisonburg, VA | 1,790 | $40,090 |
Winchester, VA-WV | 1,020 | $39,470 |
Charlottesville, VA | 750 | $35,660 |
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | 630 | $34,900 |
Top States for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 191,490 | $41,760 |
California | 138,380 | $45,790 |
Florida | 87,960 | $38,780 |
Pennsylvania | 82,330 | $45,570 |
Ohio | 74,090 | $42,970 |
Illinois | 70,380 | $47,830 |
Tennessee | 63,030 | $41,940 |
Georgia | 62,500 | $42,180 |
New York | 62,360 | $47,000 |
North Carolina | 58,110 | $42,140 |
Michigan | 55,940 | $41,360 |
Indiana | 54,560 | $44,480 |
Wisconsin | 49,760 | $44,200 |
New Jersey | 48,760 | $48,340 |
Missouri | 44,470 | $44,040 |
Virginia | 42,820 | $40,620 |
Iowa | 38,470 | $41,270 |
Minnesota | 34,860 | $46,990 |
Arkansas | 34,700 | $39,070 |
Alabama | 32,170 | $38,610 |
Below are the states where Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Alaska | $56,300 |
North Dakota | $52,120 |
District of Columbia | $52,060 |
Nevada | $48,850 |
Connecticut | $48,540 |
Wyoming | $48,470 |
New Jersey | $48,340 |
Massachusetts | $48,290 |
Illinois | $47,830 |
Washington | $47,700 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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