salary$63,800 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,090per year
Top pay (top 10%)$85,590per year
Jobs in the area14,370people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Portland?
Expensive. Rent of $1,874 a month takes 35.2% of the median truck driver salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Portland, OR?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $63,800 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $49,090 and $85,590.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Portland?
Typical rent of $1,874 a month takes 35.2% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.