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Truck Driver Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$24.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,037/year ($3,503/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 62,400 Truck Driver jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Truck Driver salary of $51,530 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,037 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $51,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,004 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,942 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$1,547 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,037 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,503 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in North Carolina?
- The median Truck Driver salary in North Carolina is $51,530 per year ($24.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,320 and $62,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $51,530, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $42,037 per year ($3,503 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 62,400 Truck Driver jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.