BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · Oregon: $57,080/year · Difference: +$6,040/year
| Metric | Oregon | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $57,080 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $27.44 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $53,450 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $25.70 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 22.1K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Oregon is $57,080 per year ($27.44/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $53,450/year. Approximately 22.1 thousand drivers work in this category in Oregon.
Oregon ranks #10 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; Oregon is $6,040 higher (+11.8%).
Pay depends on freight volume, proximity to major distribution hubs and ports, cost of living, employer type (private fleet vs. for-hire), experience, CDL endorsements, and route type (OTR vs. regional vs. local). Specialized freight — hazmat, reefer, flatbed, oversized — typically pays a premium over dry van rates in any state.