Truck Driver Salary in Washington, DC
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The median truck driver in the Washington area earns $59,820 a year ($28.76 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($58,640). Half of the 20,430 truck drivers there earn between $50,320 and $71,490.
Median $59,820
10th: $44,87090th: $82,540
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,870 | $40,140 |
| 25th percentile | $50,320 | $47,960 |
| Median | $59,820 | $58,640 |
| 75th percentile | $71,490 | $69,120 |
| 90th percentile | $82,540 | $79,380 |
| Average | $62,330 | $59,710 |
| Jobs | 20,430 | 2,062,040 |
Washington, DC ranks 23rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for truck driver pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($71,240).
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- Seattle, WA: $71,240
- San Jose, CA: $70,730
- San Francisco, CA: $66,450
- New York, NY: $65,040
- Minneapolis, MN: $64,200
- Boston, MA: $64,010
- Denver, CO: $63,900
- Portland, OR: $63,800
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.