BLS OEWS 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $58,240/year · Pennsylvania: $58,800/year · Difference: +$560/year
| Metric | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $58,800 | $58,240 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $28.27 | $28.00 |
| Median Annual Wage | $58,540 | $57,440 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $28.14 | $27.62 |
| Drivers Employed | 93.5K | 2,070K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Pennsylvania is $58,800 per year ($28.27/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $58,540/year. Approximately 93.5 thousand drivers work in this category in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania ranks #24 out of 50 states. The national mean is $58,240/year; Pennsylvania is $560 higher (+1%).
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.