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Truck Driver Salary in Washington (2026)
$31.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,215/year ($4,518/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $87,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 40,530 Truck Driver jobs in Washington (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Truck Driver salary of $64,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $54,215 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $64,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,591 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,954 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,215 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,518 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Washington?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Washington is $64,760 per year ($31.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,450 and $75,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Washington?
- On the median salary of $64,760, a single filer in Washington takes home about $54,215 per year ($4,518 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 40,530 Truck Driver jobs in Washington in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Washington state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Washington.