As of May 2014, the average Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers brought home just shy of $40,260 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But earnings vary greatly by location, as employers must offer higher wages in certain areas of the country to attract qualified candidates. On average, the highest wages paid in machinists were in North Dakota, Alaska, District of Columbia, Massachusetts & Wyoming.
Salary: $26,240 – $62,010
Min. Education: Postsecondary nondegree award
Job Outlook 2014-24: 5% (As fast as average)
Related Careers: Water Transportation Workers, Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs, Hand Laborers and Material Movers, Bus Drivers
| Highest Paying States for Machinists | |
| State | Salary (hourly) |
| 1. North Dakota | $25.67 |
| 2. Alaska | $25.34 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $23.65 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $23.60 |
| 5. Wyoming | $23.50 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Data extracted on May 04, 2016
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