Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $63,530 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.55
10th percentile $47,480
90th percentile $83,640
Employed locally 2,080
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,480
    25th
    $59,010
    50th (median)
    $63,530
    75th
    $77,550
    90th
    $83,640

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 74% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 26% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220
    Washington $63,760
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,500
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $63,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $62,520

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,290
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,920
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,020
    Light Truck Drivers $45,930
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $38,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Kennewick, WA is $30.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Kennewick, WA is 10.6% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $47,480 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,010.