Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $63,500 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.53
10th percentile $49,680
90th percentile $84,940
Employed locally 14,460
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,680
    25th
    $58,610
    50th (median)
    $63,500
    75th
    $75,080
    90th
    $84,940

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 67% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 33% 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
    Bend, OR $63,140
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $63,060
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,880
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $62,520

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $43,190
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,550
    Light Truck Drivers $46,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,470
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Portland, OR-WA is $30.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Portland, OR-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 Portland?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $49,680 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,610.