Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,460 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.14
10th percentile $45,920
90th percentile $75,160
Employed locally 690
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,920
    25th
    $48,240
    50th (median)
    $56,460
    75th
    $61,420
    90th
    $75,160

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Related occupations in Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,480
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,460
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34,200
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,970
    Light Truck Drivers$43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$54,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Central Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Central Oregon is $27.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.85 or more per hour.

    Is Central Oregon above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Central Oregon is 1.7% below the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $45,920 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,240.