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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Kentucky earned a median of $56,340 a year ($27.09 an hour) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $58,640; 31,760 were employed there, ranking #39 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $56,340 | $58,640 |
| Mean annual wage | $59,870 | $59,710 |
| Median hourly wage | $27.09 | $28.19 |
| 10th percentile | $38,670 | $40,140 |
| 25th percentile | $47,810 | $47,960 |
| 75th percentile | $70,020 | $69,120 |
| 90th percentile | $85,630 | $79,380 |
| Employment | 31,760 | 2,062,040 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 15.878 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.20 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.