Truck Driver Salary in Oregon
Complete 2026 salary data for CDL and non-CDL truck drivers in Oregon. Compare pay by license type, see cost of living adjustments, and find the highest-paying cities.
CDL-A Avg
$64,080
CDL-B Avg
$47,200
Non-CDL Avg
$51,440
Owner-Op Gross
$210,000
Salary Comparison by License Type
How Oregon truck driver pay compares across CDL-A, CDL-B, non-CDL, and owner-operator categories.
Cost of Living in Oregon
Oregon's cost of living is 13% above the national average. Factor this into salary comparisons with lower-cost states.
Cost-of-Living Adjusted Pay
Nominal CDL-A Salary
$64,080
Adjusted Purchasing Power
$56,708
After adjusting for Oregon's cost of living index of 113, a CDL-A salary of $64,080 provides the same purchasing power as $56,708 in an average-cost area. This means the higher nominal salary is partially offset by higher expenses.
Which Oregon metros pay best?
Our estimate for each of these markets, built from the Oregon average scaled for metro size. Where two metros show the same number it is because they sit in the same population band — we do not hold data fine-grained enough to separate them, and we would rather say so than invent a difference.
Salary by City in Oregon
Explore detailed truck driver salary data for individual cities in Oregon, including cost of living adjustments, top employers, and local market trends.
Salary Trend in Oregon
Oregon trucking pay is moderate, impacted by the state's weight-mile tax (instead of fuel tax) that affects operating costs. Portland port activity and timber hauling provide consistent work.
Oregon vs National Average
| Category | OR | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDL-A Average | $64,080 | $59,710 | +$4,370 |
| Cost of Living | 113 | 100 | +13 |
| Adjusted Pay | $56,708 | $59,710 | $-3,002 |
Driving jobs we are recruiting for in Oregon
Pay on this page is the statewide picture. These are the actual seats we are filling in Oregon, each with its own pay, home time and requirements.
OTR Dry Van Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Reefer Driver
$64,500 - $91,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Flatbed Driver
$66,000 - $93,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Step Deck Driver
$67,000 - $95,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Tanker Driver
$68,000 - $96,000/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Hazmat Driver
$69,500 - $98,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
OTR Car Hauler Driver
$70,500 - $100,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
OTR Oversized Driver
$74,500 - $105,000/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Regional Intermodal Driver
$60,000 - $85,000/year · Home weekly
Local Box Truck Driver
$49,500 - $70,000/year · Home daily
Regional Dump Truck Driver
$56,000 - $79,000/year · Home most nights
Local Cement Mixer Driver
$56,500 - $80,000/year · Home daily
OTR Hotshot Driver
$61,500 - $86,500/year · Out 1–2 weeks
Regional Less Than Truckload Driver
$62,500 - $88,500/year · Home weekly
OTR Power Only Driver
$59,000 - $83,500/year · Out 2–3 weeks
Local Straight Truck Driver
$48,500 - $68,500/year · Home daily
Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Pay in Oregon
What is the average trucker salary in Oregon?
Oregon CDL-A drivers average $64,080. Portland drivers earn the most servicing the Port of Portland and the I-5 corridor distribution network.
What is Oregon's weight-mile tax and how does it affect drivers?
Oregon charges trucks over 26,000 lbs a weight-mile tax instead of a fuel tax. Owner-operators must carefully track miles driven in Oregon and pay quarterly, which adds administrative burden but means no fuel tax at the pump.
What types of freight are common in Oregon?
Timber and lumber from Cascade Range forests, agricultural products (wine grapes, hazelnuts, Christmas trees), Port of Portland container freight, and Nike/Columbia distribution logistics from the Portland metro.
What does Oregon pay at your experience level?
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