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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $59,210 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $46,230
90th percentile $73,950
Employed locally 220
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,230
    25th
    $50,270
    50th (median)
    $59,210
    75th
    $60,850
    90th
    $73,950

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 82% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 18% 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 Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,790
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,840
    Light Truck Drivers $42,750
    Bus Drivers, School $50,440
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,260
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Walla Walla, WA is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Walla Walla, WA is 3.1% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $46,230 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,270.