Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Rhode Island

$28,014 $90,914
10th pct Median: $52,857 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$28,014
25th Percentile$38,057
50th (Median)$52,857
75th Percentile$72,943
90th (Top Earners)$90,914
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Rhode Island median salary of $52,857 for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers has the purchasing power of approximately $43,756 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Rhode Island's higher cost of living (COL index: 120.8) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make in Rhode Island?
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rhode Island earn a median annual salary of $52,857 per year ($25.41/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $50,340.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
Rhode Island pays above the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Rhode Island is higher average (COL index: 120.8).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rhode Island?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 120.8 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $52,857 salary in Rhode Island has the purchasing power of approximately $43,756 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Rhode Island reduce real purchasing power.
How does Rhode Island compare to neighboring states for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Rhode Island

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $348,810
2 Radiologists $325,416
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $321,531
4 Neurologists $310,380
5 Surgeons, All Other $309,246
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $285,474
7 Psychiatrists $262,288
8 Physicians, Pathologists $256,116
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Rhode Island

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the transportation sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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