Truck Driver Salary in Raleigh, NC
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$49,670
Hourly Rate
$23.88
/hour
Jobs in Area
2,069
employed
Truck Driver Salary Range in Raleigh, NC
Annual Salary Range
$33k
10th percentile
$40k
25th
$58k
75th
$70k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $32,777 | $15.76 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,237 | $19.34 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $49,670 | $23.88 |
| 75th Percentile | $58,326 | $28.04 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $70,336 | $33.82 |
| Average (Mean) | $53,399 | $25.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Truck Driver salary in Raleigh, NC is $49,670 per year or $23.88 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Raleigh-Cary Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Raleigh, NC Compares
vs National Average
$49,920
vs North Carolina Average
$51,594
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$49,423
Cost of living in Raleigh, NC is 0.5% above the national average.
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