📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Wisconsin (2026)

Wisconsin · 8.0% below national average · Very High Demand

Average
$54,933
per year
Median
$53,949
per year
Hourly
$26.41
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$38,734
25th Percentile — Junior$45,954
50th Percentile — Median$53,949
75th Percentile — Senior$62,200
90th Percentile — Top Earners$67,188
💡 Top-earning Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss in Wisconsin make up to $67,188 per year. The job market in Wisconsin is rated moderate, with key industries including Manufacturing, Healthcare, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$48.6k
2021
$49.8k
2022
$51.0k
2023
$52.3k
2024
$53.6k
2025
$54.9k
2026
📈 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries in Wisconsin have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Wisconsin's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary by City in Wisconsin
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Milwaukee $51,088 -7.0% Very High
Madison $53,285 -3.0% Very High
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Job Market in Wisconsin
Key factors affecting compensation

Wisconsin is home to a moderate job market for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss. The state's key industries — Manufacturing, Healthcare, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $54,933 per year, Wisconsin's Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries are 8.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Wisconsin (index: 0.92) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Wisconsin can expect to earn $38,734–$45,954, while experienced Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss can command $62,200–$67,188.

Looking ahead, the Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers profession in Wisconsin is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Manufacturing continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Wisconsin is $54,933 per year in 2026, which is 8.0% below the national average of $59,710.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss the highest wages in Wisconsin due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Wisconsin has a moderate job market with major industries in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Agriculture. Opportunities exist in for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers employment.
  • At $54,933/year, Wisconsin Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries are 8.0% lower than the national average of $59,710/year.