Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Oregon
The median for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Oregon is $61,980 a year, somewhat above the national $58,640 (+6%); the state ranks 9th of 51 states by median. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers earn 9% more than the median across all occupations in Oregon ($57,000). Among neighbouring states, Washington and Nevada pay more (up to $64,760 in Washington) and California and Idaho pay less (down to $58,770 in Idaho). Oregon employs 23,970 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, 12.2 per 1,000 jobs, the 33rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.92 is close to the national share.
Oregon vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oregon | Hourly | $22.93 | $26.38 | $29.80 | $35.04 | $39.05 | $30.81 | 23,970 | 12.19 | 0.92 |
| Annual | $47,700 | $54,870 | $61,980 | $72,870 | $81,220 | $64,080 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.30 | $23.06 | $28.19 | $33.23 | $38.17 | $28.71 | 2,062,040 | – | – |
| Annual | $40,140 | $47,960 | $58,640 | $69,120 | $79,380 | $59,710 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 9th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 33rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.92
- Jobs per 1,000
- 12.19
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oregon's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Oregon
8 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oregon publish a row for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $30.67 | $63,800 | $49,090 | $85,590 | 14,370 | 11.89 | 0.90 |
| Bend, OR | $29.43 | $61,220 | $49,680 | $75,940 | 1,120 | 10.39 | 0.78 |
| Salem, OR | $29.12 | $60,580 | $47,700 | $77,630 | 2,170 | 11.53 | 0.87 |
| Albany, OR | $28.94 | $60,180 | $47,420 | $78,540 | 830 | 17.64 | 1.33 |
| Corvallis, OR | $28.66 | $59,610 | $44,590 | $74,470 | 190 | 4.86 | 0.37 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $28.35 | $58,980 | $44,730 | $73,810 | 170 | 5.50 | 0.41 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $28.11 | $58,480 | $47,230 | $73,520 | 1,810 | 11.50 | 0.87 |
| Medford, OR | $27.99 | $58,220 | $43,850 | $76,810 | 1,440 | 16.12 | 1.22 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $28.58 | $59,450 | $47,290 | $92,280 | 1,730 | 15.13 | 1.14 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $28.32 | $58,900 | $46,930 | $76,650 | 600 | 11.94 | 0.90 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $28.03 | $58,300 | $43,810 | $76,490 | 1,380 | 18.67 | 1.41 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $29.80 | $61,980 | 23,970 | 0.92 |
| California | $28.96 | $60,230 | 205,090 | 0.85 |
| Idaho | $28.26 | $58,770 | 15,920 | 1.40 |
| Nevada | $29.95 | $62,290 | 15,010 | 0.73 |
| Washington | $31.13 | $64,760 | 40,530 | 0.86 |
See the national page for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (every state ranked) and the Oregon wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Oregon estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.