Truck Driver salary in Seattle, WA
Median pay, Seattle metro
$71,240/year
about $34.25 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $61,570 – $78,600
Half of truck drivers in the Seattle metro area earn more than $71,240 a year and half earn less. That's 21% higher than the national median of $58,640, and ranks #1 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $55,980 | $26.91 |
| 25th | $61,570 | $29.60 |
| Median (50th) | $71,240 | $34.25 |
| 75th | $78,600 | $37.79 |
| 90th (top earners) | $93,810 | $45.10 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a truck driver job in the Seattle metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $61,570 ($29.60/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $61,570 to $78,600 ($29.60 to $37.79/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $78,600 ($37.79/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Many drivers are paid per mile, so ask about typical weekly miles, not just the rate per mile.
- Ask how much home time you'll get and whether detention and layover time is paid.
- Lease-purchase offers can shift costs to the driver. Read the details carefully.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Seattle metro. Occupation: Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (SOC 53-3032). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.