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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in West Virginia earned a median of $49,480 a year ($23.79 an hour) in May 2025, 16% below the national median of $58,640; 12,190 were employed there, ranking #50 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 | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $49,480 | $58,640 |
| Mean annual wage | $52,440 | $59,710 |
| Median hourly wage | $23.79 | $28.19 |
| 10th percentile | $36,350 | $40,140 |
| 25th percentile | $43,330 | $47,960 |
| 75th percentile | $58,720 | $69,120 |
| 90th percentile | $72,230 | $79,380 |
| Employment | 12,190 | 2,062,040 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 17.373 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.31 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.