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Truck Drivers

Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information

Median Salary
$57,440
~$28/hr · ~$4,787/mo
US Jobs
2.2M
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
5/10
Moderate

AI & Automation Risk

Moderate 5/10

While the core task of driving is physical and occurs in a complex real-world environment, it is a primary target for autonomous vehicle AI, which could eventually automate long-haul highway segments. However, the job still requires significant physical presence for non-driving tasks like securing cargo, conducting inspections, and navigating 'last-mile' urban environments that remain challenging for current AI.

Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home

Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.

CityLocal SalaryCost of LivingReal Purchasing Power
Lincoln, NEBEST VALUE$92,890Below avg (91.9)$101,085
Muncie, IN$64,980Below avg (88.7)$73,292
Fairbanks-College, AK$73,540Average (101.2)$72,669
Fort Smith, AR-OK$60,190Below avg (85.3)$70,554
Grand Island, NE$59,690Below avg (87.1)$68,500
St. Cloud, MN$60,710Below avg (89.3)$67,984
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI$61,680Below avg (90.8)$67,927
Mankato, MN$59,440Below avg (87.6)$67,817
Warner Robins, GA$62,080Below avg (91.8)$67,633
Duluth, MN-WI$58,960Below avg (87.2)$67,629
Michigan City-La Porte, IN$61,990Below avg (92.0)$67,364
Dothan, AL$58,810Below avg (87.4)$67,319
Cheyenne, WY$61,650Below avg (91.6)$67,287
Billings, MT$60,440Below avg (90.3)$66,895
Fort Wayne, IN$59,910Below avg (89.7)$66,754
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.

Education & Requirements

Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
10-Year Growth
+4% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$28/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,787/mo

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers — Salary $57K, AI Risk 5/10 | Job4Migrants