Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,720 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.68
10th percentile $44,530
90th percentile $90,360
Employed locally 2,150
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,530
    25th
    $51,700
    50th (median)
    $61,720
    75th
    $71,760
    90th
    $90,360

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$41,180
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,370
    Light Truck Drivers$45,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,800
    Bus Drivers, School$57,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Western Washington is $29.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Western Washington is 7.5% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $44,530 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,700.