salary$54,460 a year$26 an hour · median pay in the Birmingham, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,370per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,460per year
Jobs in the area9,170people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Birmingham?
OK. Rent of $1,291 a month takes 28.4% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Birmingham, AL?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Birmingham, AL area is $54,460 a year ($26 an hour). Most earn between $38,370 and $77,460.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Birmingham?
Typical rent of $1,291 a month takes 28.4% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Birmingham, AL metro area.