salary$71,240 a year$34 an hour · median pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$55,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$93,810per year
Jobs in the area21,230people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Seattle?
Expensive. Rent of $2,273 a month takes 38.3% 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 Seattle, WA?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $71,240 a year ($34 an hour). Most earn between $55,980 and $93,810.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Seattle?
Typical rent of $2,273 a month takes 38.3% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.