Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $57,840 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.81
10th percentile $46,510
90th percentile $79,870
Employed locally 1,350
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,510
    25th
    $48,730
    50th (median)
    $57,840
    75th
    $65,830
    90th
    $79,870

    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 Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,790
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,910
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51,140
    Light Truck Drivers$40,560
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32,190
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Eastern Oregon is $27.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Eastern Oregon is 0.7% above 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $46,510 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,730.