BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · West Virginia: $47,350/year · Difference: -$3,690/year
| Metric | West Virginia | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $47,350 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $22.76 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $44,510 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $21.40 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 12.7K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in West Virginia is $47,350 per year ($22.76/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $44,510/year. Approximately 12.7 thousand drivers work in this category in West Virginia.
West Virginia ranks #47 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; West Virginia is $3,690 lower (-7.2%).
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.