BLS OEWS 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $58,240/year · Indiana: $56,490/year · Difference: -$1,750/year
| Metric | Indiana | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $56,490 | $58,240 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $27.16 | $28.00 |
| Median Annual Wage | $60,090 | $57,440 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $28.89 | $27.62 |
| Drivers Employed | 61.1K | 2,070K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Indiana is $56,490 per year ($27.16/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $60,090/year. Approximately 61.1 thousand drivers work in this category in Indiana.
Indiana ranks #38 out of 50 states. The national mean is $58,240/year; Indiana is $1,750 lower (-3%).
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.