BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · Massachusetts: $62,060/year · Difference: +$11,020/year
| Metric | Massachusetts | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $62,060 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $29.84 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $58,040 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $27.90 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 23.1K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Massachusetts is $62,060 per year ($29.84/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $58,040/year. Approximately 23.1 thousand drivers work in this category in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts ranks #4 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; Massachusetts is $11,020 higher (+21.6%).
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.