Truck Driver salary in Pittsburgh, PA
Median pay, Pittsburgh metro
$57,880/year
about $27.83 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $49,570 – $64,930
Half of truck drivers in the Pittsburgh metro area earn more than $57,880 a year and half earn less. That's 1% lower than the national median of $58,640, and ranks #23 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $42,970 | $20.66 |
| 25th | $49,570 | $23.83 |
| Median (50th) | $57,880 | $27.83 |
| 75th | $64,930 | $31.22 |
| 90th (top earners) | $76,810 | $36.93 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a truck driver job in the Pittsburgh metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $49,570 ($23.83/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $49,570 to $64,930 ($23.83 to $31.22/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $64,930 ($31.22/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Many drivers are paid per mile, so ask about typical weekly miles, not just the rate per mile.
- Ask how much home time you'll get and whether detention and layover time is paid.
- Lease-purchase offers can shift costs to the driver. Read the details carefully.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Pittsburgh metro. Occupation: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (SOC 53-3032). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.