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Truck Driver Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$28.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,706/year ($4,059/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,620 Truck Driver jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Truck Driver salary of $60,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,706 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $60,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,043 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,605 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$1,837 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,706 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,059 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Rhode Island?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Rhode Island is $60,190 per year ($28.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,330 and $64,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $60,190, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $48,706 per year ($4,059 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 3,620 Truck Driver jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.