Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in South Carolina
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in South Carolina earn an average of $55,680 a year. That is $4,030 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $59,710. The best-paying metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $58,020.
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Average pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Average pay by state
South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,710 | $28.71 |
| South Carolina | $55,680 | $26.77 |
| Georgia | $57,780 | $27.78 |
| North Carolina | $55,810 | $26.83 |
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- Light Truck Drivers$41,510
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- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,140
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36,880
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make in South Carolina?
The average is $55,680 a year, and the median is $51,130. That is $4,030 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $59,710.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$26.77 an hour on average; the median is $24.58.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($58,020), followed by Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($57,950). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC ($48,310).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #47 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.