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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $59,410 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.56
10th percentile $46,860
90th percentile $80,540
Employed locally 520
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,860
    25th
    $51,480
    50th (median)
    $59,410
    75th
    $66,430
    90th
    $80,540

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 75% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 25% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,140
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,540
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,070
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,340
    Light Truck Drivers $43,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Wenatchee, WA is $28.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Wenatchee, WA is 3.4% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $46,860 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,480.