BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · Virginia: $51,560/year · Difference: +$520/year
| Metric | Virginia | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $51,560 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $24.79 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $48,060 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $23.10 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 41.2K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Virginia is $51,560 per year ($24.79/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $48,060/year. Approximately 41.2 thousand drivers work in this category in Virginia.
Virginia ranks #30 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; Virginia is $520 higher (+1%).
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.