Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,870 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,540 or more. The middle half of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Washington earn between $50,320 and $71,490.
- $45K10th
- $50K25th
- $60KMedian
- $71K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,330 | $5,194 | $29.97 |
| Median | $59,820 | $4,985 | $28.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,320 | $4,193 | $24.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,490 | $5,958 | $34.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Washington earn 8% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($67,710) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($59,710). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $58,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $62,330 | $59,820 | $44,870 | $82,540 | 20,430 |
| Washington, D.C. | $67,710 | $64,170 | $51,500 | $84,000 | 830 |
| United States | $59,710 | $58,640 | $40,140 | $79,380 | 2,062,040 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $62,330, a single filer in Washington takes home about $49,657 a year, or $4,138 a month and $1,910 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $50,297 | $4,191 |
| Working in DC | $49,657 | $4,138 |
| Working in MD | $49,513 | $4,126 |
| Working in VA | $49,492 | $4,124 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $62,330 buys what about $57,244 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$57,160
- Baltimore, MD$60,770
- Winchester, VA$58,640
- Lexington Park, MD$56,980
- Gettysburg, PA$55,250
- Chambersburg, PA$57,160
Highest-paying cities for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Iowa City, IA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($77,940).
- Iowa City, IA$77,940
- Lincoln, NE$73,050
- Fairbanks, AK$72,350
- Seattle, WA$71,980
- San Jose, CA$70,730
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Washington: questions
How much do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make an hour in Washington?
$29.97 an hour on average, and $28.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,870 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers take-home pay in Washington?
About $49,657 a year ($4,138 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,330.
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($59,710).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-3032; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.49, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.49).
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