Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand vs. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers: Salary Comparison (2026)
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hands earn a median salary of $38,940/year, while Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss earn $57,440/year - a difference of $18,500. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driverss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Median salary
$38,940
$57,440
Hourly rate
$18.72/hr
$27.62/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$30,810
$38,640
Senior level (90th %)
$53,180
$78,800
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
2,982,530
2,070,480
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Transportation
Transportation