Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Grants Pass, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grants Pass, OR

Median annual salary $55,660 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.76
10th percentile $43,940
90th percentile $74,450
Employed locally 130
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,940
    25th
    $48,950
    50th (median)
    $55,660
    75th
    $61,870
    90th
    $74,450

    Grants Pass economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,097 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 94% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 6% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220
    Anchorage, AK $63,910
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,500
    Bend, OR $63,140
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $63,060
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,880

    Related occupations in Grants Pass, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,860
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,400
    Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $34,740
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,740
    Light Truck Drivers $45,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Grants Pass?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Grants Pass, OR is $26.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.49 or more per hour.

    Is Grants Pass above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Grants Pass, OR is 3.1% 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 Grants Pass?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $43,940 per year in Grants Pass, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,950.