How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Washington?
$64,760a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Washington. That is $31.13 an hour or $5,397 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.13
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,010Median: $64,760Highest 10%: $87,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,010 | $24.04 | |
| 25th | $59,450 | $28.58 | |
| Median | $64,760 | $31.13 | |
| 75th | $75,530 | $36.31 | |
| 90th | $87,500 | $42.07 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Bellingham, WA | $61,890 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $60,300 |
| Lewiston, ID | $58,830 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $58,070 |
| Yakima, WA | $57,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| 1. Alaska | $70,100 |
| 2. Washington | $64,760 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $64,170 |
| 4. New Jersey | $63,570 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $63,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $31.13 ($64,760 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $64,760 against $58,640 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Washington rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $71,240 a year.
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.