Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Rhode Island

Median annual wage in Rhode Island: $60,190 +2.6% vs national

Rhode Island vs United States

Rhode IslandUnited States
Median annual$60,190$58,640
Median hourly$28.94$28.19
Employment3,6202,062,040
Location quotient0.551.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Rhode Island) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

How to interpret these figures

The median wage in Rhode Island is 2.6% above the national median — a difference of about $1,550 per year for a typical worker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Rhode Island?

The median annual wage in Rhode Island is $60,190 ($28.94 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.

How does Rhode Island compare to the national average for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers?

The Rhode Island median of $60,190 is 2.6% higher than the U.S. median of $58,640.

How many heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers work in Rhode Island?

Approximately 3,620 are employed in Rhode Island, per BLS OES.