DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 6,605 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 2,070,480 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsView all companies hiring Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $72,000 | +70.5% | 22 | 1 |
| Chicago, IL | $65,520 | +55.2% | 99 | 4 |
| Northfield, MI | $65,000 | +53.9% | 19 | 1 |
| Alsip, IL | $54,288 | +28.6% | 162 | 4 |
| Springfield, OR | $52,562 | +24.5% | 41 | 3 |
| Buckeye, AR | $52,062 | +23.3% | 27 | 2 |
| West Chicago, IL | $51,043 | +20.9% | 12 | 2 |
| River Grove, IL | $50,315 | +19.2% | 65 | 1 |
| Marinette, WI | $50,000 | +18.4% | 12 | 1 |
| Northlake, IL | $49,733 | +17.8% | 14 | 1 |
| Southaven, MI | $47,715 | +13% | 18 | 1 |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | $46,446 | +10% | 34 | 5 |
| Central Point, OR | $45,968 | +8.9% | 34 | 1 |
| Salem, OR | $42,869 | +1.5% | 297 | 1 |
| Phoenix, AR | $42,786 | +1.3% | 63 | 1 |
| Joliet, IL | $42,453 | +0.5% | 50 | 2 |
| GRANT, OK | $42,224 | 0% | 20 | 2 |
| West Valley City, UT | $41,954 | -0.6% | 53 | 1 |
| Denver, CO | $41,558 | -1.6% | 81 | 2 |
| Glendale, OR | $39,707 | -6% | 17 | 2 |
| Romulus, MI | $39,291 | -6.9% | 21 | 1 |
| Grand Island, NE | $38,230 | -9.5% | 49 | 2 |
| EL PASO, TX | $37,253 | -11.8% | 13 | 1 |
| Sumterville, FL | $36,858 | -12.7% | 87 | 1 |
| Palm City, FL | $36,234 | -14.2% | 12 | 1 |
| Gering, NE | $32,552 | -22.9% | 18 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $72,000 | +20.1% | 30 |
| Washington | $59,946 | -6% | 3 |
| New York | $54,870 | -9.3% | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $53,436 | -11.9% | 18 |
| Georgia | $52,000 | -8.1% | 1 |
| Illinois | $51,043 | -14.6% | 525 |
| Wisconsin | $50,000 | -12.9% | 12 |
| Michigan | $47,715 | -13.5% | 85 |
| Montana | $45,500 | -23% | 1 |
| Ohio | $43,680 | -24.8% | 14 |
| Virginia | $42,973 | -21.2% | 1 |
| Maryland | $42,973 | -24.9% | 1 |
| Oregon | $42,869 | -29.9% | 389 |
| Arkansas | $42,786 | -13.6% | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $42,224 | -18.7% | 29 |
| Utah | $41,954 | -29.6% | 61 |
| Colorado | $41,558 | -31% | 83 |
| Indiana | $39,686 | -34% | 3 |
| Nebraska | $38,230 | -34% | 79 |
| Texas | $37,253 | -29.8% | 17 |
| Florida | $36,858 | -26.3% | 101 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| MVT Services, LLC | None | $31,387 |
| MAY TRUCKING COMPANY | None | $42,869 |
| CEMEX Construction Materials Houston, LLC | None | $30,992 |
| SELECT DEDICATED SOLUTIONS, LLC | None | $34,486 |
| SwiftTransportation Co of AZ, LLC | None | $42,786 |
| Go To Logistics, Inc. | None | $50,315 |
| TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | None | $45,000 |
| Navajo Express, Inc. | None | $41,558 |
| TIME DEFINITE SERVICES INC | None | $36,858 |
| Polmax Truck And Trailer Repair Center | None | $49,733 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers is Wholesale Trade at $67,920. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing at $36,572.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 6,605 DOL filings, the median salary for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers is $42,224, ranging from $34,486 to $49,171.
The 90th percentile salary is $78,800 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, San Diego, CA offers the highest median at $72,000.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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