BLS OEWS 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $58,240/year · Virginia: $57,470/year · Difference: -$770/year
| Metric | Virginia | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $57,470 | $58,240 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $27.63 | $28.00 |
| Median Annual Wage | $54,500 | $57,440 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $26.20 | $27.62 |
| Drivers Employed | 44.5K | 2,070K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Virginia is $57,470 per year ($27.63/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2024 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $54,500/year. Approximately 44.5 thousand drivers work in this category in Virginia.
Virginia ranks #30 out of 50 states. The national mean is $58,240/year; Virginia is $770 lower (-1.3%).
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.