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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Florida
Ranked #48 of 51 · FL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of heavy and tractor-trailer truck driverss in Florida earn between $37,700 and $74,330. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Florida is $54,850, about 8.1% below the U.S. average ($59,710). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Florida
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $57,090 | $58,030 | 7,820 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $55,630 | $57,080 | 13,100 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $51,580 | $56,080 | 29,060 |
| Ocala, FL | $51,490 | $54,910 | 2,230 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $50,890 | $54,070 | 2,930 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $50,560 | $54,470 | 15,840 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $50,250 | $52,660 | 2,410 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $50,250 | $55,100 | 15,420 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Florida?
The median heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Florida is $50,640 per year (mean $54,850), and about 80% earn between $37,700 and $74,330.
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make per hour in Florida?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $54,850 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Florida a high-paying state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?
Florida ranks #48 of 51 states for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers pay. Its mean salary of $54,850 is about 8.1% below the U.S. average of $59,710.
Which metro areas in Florida pay heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Florida for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL ($57,090), Jacksonville, FL ($55,630), Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ($51,580), by median annual wage.
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