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

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

Median annual salary $57,560 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.67
10th percentile $34,080
90th percentile $76,160
Employed locally 1,630
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,080
    25th
    $46,530
    50th (median)
    $57,560
    75th
    $63,850
    90th
    $76,160

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 85% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 15% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$34,710
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,680
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42,340
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,190
    Light Truck Drivers$45,550
    Bus Drivers, School$52,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Yakima, WA is $27.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Yakima, WA is 0.2% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $34,080 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,530.