Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Washington | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $64,760 | $57,715 | +12% |
| Median hourly wage | $31.13 | $27.75 | +12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $60,523.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Truck Driver in Washington is $64,760, or about $31.13 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Truck Drivers is $57,715. Washington is +12% above the national median.
Entry-level truck drivers in Washington typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 40,530 truck driver jobs on record and a median salary of $64,760, Washington offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.