verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

CDL Truck Driver Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$64,760/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.13/hr
▲ 10% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
40,530
public U.S. Median
$58,640
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,516 #20 of 51

CDL Truck Driver pay in Washington, explained

Truck drivers in Washington earn a median of $64,760 per year ($31.13 per hour), which is 10% above the national median of $58,640. Entry-level workers earn around $50,010, while the most experienced truck drivers reach about $87,500. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $64,760 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $64,760 is worth about $60,516 in national buying power — ranking Washington #20 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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CDL Truck Driver pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,010
$24.04/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,760
$31.13/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$87,500
$42.07/hr

CDL Truck Driver pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $64,760 $60,516
Oregon $61,980 $59,965 +$2,780
Idaho $58,770 $61,543 +$5,990

CDL Truck Driver in Washington: FAQ

How much do truck drivers make in Washington?

Truck drivers in Washington earn a median of $64,760 per year ($31.13 per hour), compared with $58,640 nationally.

Does Washington pay truck drivers well?

At $64,760, Washington pays 10% above the national median for truck drivers. An estimated 40,530 work in the state.

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