BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · Maryland: $54,880/year · Difference: +$3,840/year
| Metric | Maryland | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $54,880 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $26.38 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $51,170 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $24.60 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 22.6K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Maryland is $54,880 per year ($26.38/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $51,170/year. Approximately 22.6 thousand drivers work in this category in Maryland.
Maryland ranks #18 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; Maryland is $3,840 higher (+7.5%).
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.