$2,856 /week
~$148,512/year
Average CDL driver pay in Tacoma, Washington.
Browse 1,042 positions in Tacoma, WashingtonMedian Weekly
$2,106
Top Pay (90th)
$5,500
Pay Range
$300 – $9,500
Sign-On Bonus
$2,035
avg across 333 jobs
Pay Distribution in Tacoma, Washington
How weekly pay is distributed across current job listings.
Salary by Hiring Type in Tacoma, Washington
Pay varies significantly between Company Drivers (W2), Owner Operators, and Independent Contractors (1099).
Driver Perks & Benefits in Tacoma, Washington
Percentage of current job listings offering each benefit.
1% Guaranteed Pay
27% Dedicated Routes
69% Pets Allowed
66% Riders Allowed
87% Take Truck Home
Route Types in Tacoma, Washington
Breakdown of CDL job types by route distance.
Freight Handling in Tacoma, Washington
Average freight handling breakdown across 1,042 jobs.
Drop & Hook30%
No-Touch94%
Live Load64%
Driver Load6%
Featured Opportunities in Tacoma, Washington
Top CDL driver positions from verified carriers and preferred partners.
Ali Star Inc
Owner Operator Class A CDL-Must have own truck
$8,000 - $14,000 per week
Class A OTR Owner Operator Power Only, Hazmat tanker, Refrigerated, Flatbed trailer and Dry Van
$8,000 - $14,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least 2 weekends.
PRINTZ TRUCKING INC
Lease Purchase
$4,000 - $7,000 per week
Class A Regional Owner Operator Flatbed trailer
$4,000 - $7,000 gross total weekly pay. Paid weekly
Home at least 2 weekends.
KIK LLC
OTR CDL class A Driver
$2,000 - $2,500 per week
Class A OTR Contract Driver (1099, Solo) Dry Van
$2,000 - $2,500 gross total weekly pay
14 - 21 expected days out
Frequently Asked Questions
The average CDL truck driver in Tacoma, Washington earns $2,856 per week, or approximately $148,512 per year. The median weekly pay is $2,106, based on 1,042 current job listings.
The top 10% of CDL drivers in Tacoma, Washington earn $5,500 per week, which works out to roughly $286,000 per year. Weekly pay ranges from $300 to $9,500.
Pay varies significantly by hiring type in Tacoma, Washington. Average weekly pay by category: Owner Operator at $7,371/week, Independent Contractor (1099) at $2,379/week, Company Driver (W2) at $1,613/week. These figures reflect current job listings and may vary based on experience, routes, and carrier.
Among current featured listings, Ali Star Inc is offering a Owner Operator Class A CDL-Must have own truck position paying $8,000–$14,000/week.
Yes — 333 jobs in Tacoma, Washington currently offer sign-on bonuses, with an average bonus of $2,035.
Based on 1,042 current listings in Tacoma, Washington: 27% offer dedicated routes, 1% include guaranteed pay, 69% allow pets, 66% allow riders, 87% let you take the truck home. Benefits vary by carrier and position type.
With 1,042 open positions and an average pay of $148,512 per year in Tacoma, Washington, CDL driving remains a strong career option. Top earners make $286,000 per year, and 333 jobs currently offer sign-on bonuses averaging $2,035. Demand for CDL drivers continues to grow as e-commerce and supply chain needs expand.