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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Indiana

Ranked #17 of 51 · IN

2.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $60,950 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $60,290
Employment 59,090

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $42,060P25 $49,390 Median $60,290P75 $72,260P90 $79,000

About 80% of heavy and tractor-trailer truck driverss in Indiana earn between $42,060 and $79,000. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Indiana
$60,950
U.S. average
$59,710

The mean heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Indiana is $60,950, about 2.1% above the U.S. average ($59,710). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Indiana

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $61,980 $63,160 20,480
Fort Wayne, IN $59,050 $58,880 4,210
Muncie, IN $58,810 $57,470 560
Bloomington, IN $58,700 $60,240 550
Kokomo, IN $58,370 $59,010 390
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $58,360 $57,950 1,410
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $58,240 $57,540 620
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $58,100 $57,920 1,690

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in Indiana?

The median heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Indiana is $60,290 per year (mean $60,950), and about 80% earn between $42,060 and $79,000.

How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make per hour in Indiana?

Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $60,950 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Indiana a high-paying state for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?

Indiana ranks #17 of 51 states for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers pay. Its mean salary of $60,950 is about 2.1% above the U.S. average of $59,710.

Which metro areas in Indiana pay heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Indiana for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers are Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN ($61,980), Fort Wayne, IN ($59,050), Muncie, IN ($58,810), by median annual wage.

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