BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · Indiana: $51,800/year · Difference: +$760/year
| Metric | Indiana | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $51,800 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $24.90 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $48,670 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $23.40 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 54.2K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Indiana is $51,800 per year ($24.90/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $48,670/year. Approximately 54.2 thousand drivers work in this category in Indiana.
Indiana ranks #29 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; Indiana is $760 higher (+1.5%).
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.