May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Washington

The median annual salary for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Washington is $64,760, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$2,491
Federal income tax-$215
Social Security-$154
Medicare-$36
State income tax (WA)-$0
Net take-home$2,085
Annual net: $54,215Effective rate: 16.3%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Washington state rules; local taxes excluded.

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers pay across Washington scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Washington earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Washington paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Washington?

The median annual salary for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Washington is $64,760 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Washington state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $2,085 per biweekly check.

How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers take home in Washington after taxes?

On the median salary of $64,760, a single filer in Washington takes home approximately $2,085 every two weeks ($2,491 gross). The effective tax rate is 16.3%.

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