Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Connecticut
The median for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Connecticut is $60,490 a year, somewhat above the national $58,640 (+3%); the state ranks 14th of 51 states by median. That is about the same as the median across all occupations in Connecticut ($59,690). Among neighbouring states, Massachusetts and New York pay more (up to $63,030 in Massachusetts) and Rhode Island pays less (down to $60,190 in Rhode Island). Connecticut employs 15,740 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, 9.28 per 1,000 jobs, the 36th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.70 means it is less common in Connecticut than nationally.
Connecticut vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Connecticut | Hourly | $22.68 | $24.80 | $29.08 | $33.64 | $37.19 | $29.80 | 15,740 | 9.28 | 0.70 |
| Annual | $47,160 | $51,590 | $60,490 | $69,970 | $77,360 | $61,980 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.30 | $23.06 | $28.19 | $33.23 | $38.17 | $28.71 | 2,062,040 | – | – |
| Annual | $40,140 | $47,960 | $58,640 | $69,120 | $79,380 | $59,710 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 14th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 36th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.70
- Jobs per 1,000
- 9.28
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Connecticut's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Connecticut
5 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Connecticut publish a row for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $29.61 | $61,580 | $47,750 | $79,020 | 3,000 | 7.43 | 0.56 |
| New Haven, CT | $29.35 | $61,040 | $47,060 | $78,890 | 2,900 | 10.29 | 0.78 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $29.00 | $60,320 | $46,290 | $76,600 | 1,010 | 8.00 | 0.60 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $28.79 | $59,890 | $47,000 | $77,110 | 5,830 | 9.72 | 0.73 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $28.72 | $59,750 | $47,010 | $76,330 | 1,700 | 10.61 | 0.80 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $28.46 | $59,190 | $46,820 | $77,030 | 840 | 12.61 | 0.95 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $29.08 | $60,490 | 15,740 | 0.70 |
| Massachusetts | $30.30 | $63,030 | 30,890 | 0.64 |
| New York | $29.83 | $62,050 | 63,700 | 0.50 |
| Rhode Island | $28.94 | $60,190 | 3,620 | 0.55 |
See the national page for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (every state ranked) and the Connecticut wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Connecticut estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.