BLS OEWS 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $58,240/year · Alabama: $54,870/year · Difference: -$3,370/year
| Metric | Alabama | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $54,870 | $58,240 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $26.38 | $28.00 |
| Median Annual Wage | $50,120 | $57,440 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $24.10 | $27.62 |
| Drivers Employed | 47.6K | 2,070K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Alabama is $54,870 per year ($26.38/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $50,120/year. Approximately 47.6 thousand drivers work in this category in Alabama.
Alabama ranks #45 out of 50 states. The national mean is $58,240/year; Alabama is $3,370 lower (-5.8%).
Pay depends on freight volume, proximity to major distribution hubs and ports, cost of living, employer type (private fleet vs. for-hire), experience, CDL endorsements, and route type (OTR vs. regional vs. local). Specialized freight — hazmat, reefer, flatbed, oversized — typically pays a premium over dry van rates in any state.