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Truck Driver (Heavy) pay in Connecticut

State median

Public data

$27.44/hr

≈ $57,075/year full-time

Ranks #18 of 51 states for truck driver (heavy) pay▲ 10% vs national median

Pay distribution in Connecticut

$22.41Median $27.44/hr$29.95

25th percentile

$22.41

per hour

Median

$27.44

per hour

75th percentile

$29.95

per hour

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (BLS May 2023) · bls.gov/oes

Metros in Connecticut

Frequently asked questions

How much do truck driver (heavy)s make in Connecticut?

The median pay for truck driver (heavy)s in Connecticut is $27.44/hr (about $57,075/year full-time), according to BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2023). Half earn more, half earn less. The middle 50% fall between $22.41 and $29.95 per hour.

How does Connecticut compare to the national average for truck driver (heavy)s?

Connecticut pays 10% above the national median of $24.90/hr for truck driver (heavy)s. Cost of living, union density, and demand all move state pay relative to the national figure.

Where in Connecticut do truck driver (heavy)s earn the most?

Among the metros we track in Connecticut, Hartford pays the most at $26.89/hr median. Compare it on the city pages linked below.

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