How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $28.76 an hour or $4,985 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.76
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 20,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,870 | $21.57 | |
| 25th | $50,320 | $24.19 | |
| Median | $59,820 | $28.76 | |
| 75th | $71,490 | $34.37 | |
| 90th | $82,540 | $39.68 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $28.76 ($59,820 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $59,820 against $58,640 nationally, 2% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $64,170, so Washington pays 7% less.
Where does Washington rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
88 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,540 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.