BLS OEWS 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $58,240/year · Utah: $58,720/year · Difference: +$480/year
| Metric | Utah | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $58,720 | $58,240 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $28.23 | $28.00 |
| Median Annual Wage | $59,580 | $57,440 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $28.64 | $27.62 |
| Drivers Employed | 20.4K | 2,070K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Utah is $58,720 per year ($28.23/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $59,580/year. Approximately 20.4 thousand drivers work in this category in Utah.
Utah ranks #25 out of 50 states. The national mean is $58,240/year; Utah is $480 higher (+0.8%).
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.