Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Truck Driver jobs in Charlotte, NC

18,700 truck drivers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $56,120/year median · 4% below the national median.

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The median truck driver salary in Charlotte, NC is $56,120/year, with a typical range of $47,600 to $64,440 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Truck Driver pay in Charlotte, NC

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Charlotte metro. Half of Truck Drivers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $47,600 $56,120 $64,440
25th$47,600 Median$56,120 75th$64,440 vs US4% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (SOC 53-3032, Truck Driver). Full Truck Driver salary guide →

What is a Truck Driver salary in Charlotte?

The median truck driver salary in Charlotte, NC is $56,120/year, with a typical range of $47,600 to $64,440 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 18,700 truck drivers employed in the Charlotte metro area.

Truck Driver pay bands in Charlotte by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Truck Driver

Typical mid level band in Charlotte
Example (illustrative)
Location
Charlotte, NC
Typical pay range
$52,752–$62,742
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Truck Driver

Typical entry level band in Charlotte
Example (illustrative)
Location
Charlotte, NC
Typical pay range
$47,702–$63,752
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Truck Driver

Typical senior band in Charlotte
Example (illustrative)
Location
Charlotte, NC
Typical pay range
$46,018–$62,742
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Truck Driver

Typical staff band in Charlotte
Example (illustrative)
Location
Charlotte, NC
Typical pay range
$51,069–$66,782
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Truck Driver

Typical senior band in Charlotte
Example (illustrative)
Location
Charlotte, NC
Typical pay range
$53,594–$68,803
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Truck Driver Career Ladder — Charlotte Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Charlotte’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Truck Driver0–2 yrs$40,406
  2. Mid Truck Driver2–5 yrs$53,314
  3. Senior Truck Driver5–8 yrs$67,344
  4. Staff Truck Driver8–12 yrs$81,374
  5. Lead Truck Driver12+ yrs$95,404

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 53-3032, Truck Driver).

Employers in the Truck Driver hiring market in Charlotte

  • Home Depot
  • Walmart
  • Costco
  • Amazon
  • Target

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Charlotte post Truck Driver jobs

Employers in the Charlotte metro typically post Truck Driver roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Truck Driver in Charlotte, NC — Common Questions

How much does a Truck Driver earn in Charlotte, NC?
Median $56,120/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $47,600–$64,440. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Charlotte?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 18,700 Truck Driver roles employed in the Charlotte metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Charlotte employers use for Truck Driver?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Truck Driver jobs for me?
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