BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · Florida: $45,730/year · Difference: -$5,310/year
| Metric | Florida | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $45,730 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $21.99 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $41,810 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $20.10 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 92.1K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Florida is $45,730 per year ($21.99/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $41,810/year. Approximately 92.1 thousand drivers work in this category in Florida.
Florida ranks #49 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; Florida is $5,310 lower (-10.4%).
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.