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On average, the state with the highest paying trucking jobs is Mississippi with an average of $68,000 per year. A lot of heavy hauling and long haul positions are available which require additional skill and experience. The next state on the list is Wyoming at $61,000.
Whatâs the Average Truck Driver Salary? According to Salary.com, the average tractor trailer truck driver earns a median income of $47,411 per year. Median refers to the middle salary â not the average. The middle 50% of drivers will earn somewhere between $41,739 and $53,306 per year. The bottom 10%, which is what rookie drivers usually fall into, will earn $36,575, while the top 90% (the most experienced drivers) will earn a median salary of $58,674.