Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers wage levels by area

A Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers job reaches Level III at $65,084 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 53-3032 · 1 area · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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Where each level starts

Annual salary at which each wage level starts for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (SOC 53-3032), by area
Level ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$45,802$55,432$65,084$74,714

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What this occupation covers

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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