Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $29.80 an hour ($61,980 a year). About 23,970 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($58,640). Oregon ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.93 | $47,700 |
| 25% of workers | $26.38 | $54,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.80 | $61,980 |
| 75% of workers | $35.04 | $72,870 |
| 90% of workers | $39.05 | $81,220 |
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $63,800 | 14,370 |
| Bend | $61,220 | 1,120 |
| Salem | $60,580 | 2,170 |
| Albany | $60,180 | 830 |
| Corvallis | $59,610 | 190 |
| Grants Pass | $58,980 | 170 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $58,480 | 1,810 |
| Medford | $58,220 | 1,440 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 214,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $44,750 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $47,150 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $50,760 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $63,970 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $37,310 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $63,210 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $41,080 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $51,270 |
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