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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $62,060 +8% vs national
Median hourly $29.84
10th percentile $46,590
90th percentile $81,250
Employed locally 1,170
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,590
    25th
    $53,560
    50th (median)
    $62,060
    75th
    $72,250
    90th
    $81,250

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 66% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 34% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $63,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,500
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $63,060

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$40,250
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,730
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,380
    Light Truck Drivers$45,470
    Bus Drivers, School$59,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Olympia, WA is $29.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Olympia, WA is 8% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $46,590 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,560.