DC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 53-3032

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual Salary $63,610 +11% above national average (national: $57,440)
$66,740Mean Annual
$31Median Hourly
830Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$63,610
$50,580
10th pct.
$90,170
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$50,580$24.32
25th percentile$59,160$28.44
50th percentile (median)$63,610$30.58
75th percentile$76,770$36.91
90th percentile (top earners)$90,170$43.35
Mean (average)$66,740$32.09

How District of Columbia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. District of Columbia
District of Columbia (current) $63,610
Alaska $64,890 +2%
New Jersey $64,720 +2%
Washington $63,760 +0%
Oregon $61,180 -4%
Minnesota $61,090 -4%
Nevada $60,900 -4%
Massachusetts $60,630 -5%
New York $60,520 -5%

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Related Occupations in District of Columbia

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Procurement Clerks $63,610 260
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $63,740 290
Travel Agents $63,770 140
Security Guards $63,130 16,160
Brickmasons and Blockmasons $64,100 330
Medical Records Specialists $64,690 370

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in District of Columbia?

The mean heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in District of Columbia is $66,740 per year. The median (middle) salary is $63,610 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in District of Columbia?

Entry-level heavy and tractor-trailer truck driverss (10th percentile) in District of Columbia typically earn around $50,580 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $59,160 per year.

What is the highest Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in District of Columbia?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in District of Columbia make approximately $90,170 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $76,770 per year.

How does the District of Columbia Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary compare to the national average?

The median heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers salary in District of Columbia is $63,610, which is +11% above national average of $57,440.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes