Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay in Salem
In Salem (OR), the median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is $29.12 an hour ($60,580 a year). About 2,170 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($58,640). It is 2% lower than the Oregon median ($61,980).
Pay range for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Salem (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.93 | $47,700 |
| 25% of workers | $24.78 | $51,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.12 | $60,580 |
| 75% of workers | $32.25 | $67,080 |
| 90% of workers | $37.32 | $77,630 |
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 (this page) | $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 Salem (OR)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $40,360 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $47,790 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $46,330 |
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