BLS OEWS 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
National mean: $51,040/year · Washington: $66,810/year · Difference: +$15,770/year
| Metric | Washington | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Annual Wage | $66,810 | $51,040 |
| Mean Hourly Wage | $32.12 | $24.54 |
| Median Annual Wage | $62,610 | $46,240 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $30.10 | $22.23 |
| Drivers Employed | 43.2K | 1,811K |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2023 — SOC 53-3032: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers.
The average (mean) truck driver salary in Washington is $66,810 per year ($32.12/hr) according to BLS OEWS 2023 data (SOC 53-3032). The median is $62,610/year. Approximately 43.2 thousand drivers work in this category in Washington.
Washington ranks #2 out of 50 states. The national mean is $51,040/year; Washington is $15,770 higher (+30.9%).
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.