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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.
On average, heavy truck drivers with a Class A CDL earned a median yearly salary of $40,940 and an hourly wage of $19.68 in 2013, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You must possess a Class A CDL in order to legally operate any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 26,0001 lbs. or more.