How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Salem?
$60,580a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $29.13 an hour or $5,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.13
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 2,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,700Median: $60,580Highest 10%: $77,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,700 | $22.93 | |
| 25th | $51,540 | $24.78 | |
| Median | $60,580 | $29.13 | |
| 75th | $67,080 | $32.25 | |
| 90th | $77,630 | $37.32 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Portland, OR | $63,800 |
| Bend, OR | $61,220 |
| Albany, OR | $60,180 |
| Corvallis, OR | $59,610 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $58,980 |
| Eugene, OR | $58,480 |
| Medford, OR | $58,220 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $125,100 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $62,020 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $60,500 |
| Bus Driver | $51,570 |
| Pump Operator | $48,200 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $47,790 |
| Machine Feeder and Offbearer | $46,600 |
| Light Truck Driver | $46,330 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $41,520 |
| Laborer and Freight | $40,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $29.13 ($60,580 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $60,580 against $58,640 nationally, 3% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $61,980, so Salem pays 2% less.
Where does Salem rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
63 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,630 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.