BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · Delaware: $53,950/year · Difference: +$2,910/year
| Metric | Delaware | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $53,950 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $25.94 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $50,550 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $24.30 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 5.8K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Delaware is $53,950 per year ($25.94/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $50,550/year. Approximately 5.8 thousand drivers work in this category in Delaware.
Delaware ranks #19 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; Delaware is $2,910 higher (+5.7%).
Pay depends on freight volume, proximity to major distribution hubs and ports, cost of living, employer type (private fleet vs. for-hire), experience, CDL endorsements, and route type (OTR vs. regional vs. local). Specialized freight — hazmat, reefer, flatbed, oversized — typically pays a premium over dry van rates in any state.