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Truck Driver Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$30.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,673/year ($4,139/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 30,890 Truck Driver jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Truck Driver salary of $63,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,673 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $63,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,384 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,822 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,152 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,673 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,139 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Massachusetts?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Massachusetts is $63,030 per year ($30.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,320 and $72,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $63,030, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $49,673 per year ($4,139 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 30,890 Truck Driver jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.