How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Bellingham?
$61,890a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Bellingham, WA metro area. That is $29.75 an hour or $5,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.75
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,420Median: $61,890Highest 10%: $78,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,420 | $23.28 | |
| 25th | $57,500 | $27.64 | |
| Median | $61,890 | $29.75 | |
| 75th | $73,940 | $35.55 | |
| 90th | $78,180 | $37.59 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Seattle, WA | $71,240 |
| Portland, OR | $63,800 |
| Olympia, WA | $63,040 |
| Spokane, WA | $62,980 |
| Longview, WA | $62,930 |
| Bremerton, WA | $62,710 |
| Kennewick, WA | $62,520 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $62,240 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $60,300 |
| Lewiston, ID | $58,830 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $58,070 |
| Yakima, WA | $57,210 |
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Salaries for every job in Bellingham, WAFrequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Bellingham?
The median hourly pay in the Bellingham, WA metro area is $29.75 ($61,890 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Bellingham than the national average?
Yes: $61,890 against $58,640 nationally, 6% more.
How does Bellingham compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $64,760, so Bellingham pays 4% less.
Where does Bellingham rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
37 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,180 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.