Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers’ license. Includes tow truck drivers. Excludes “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors” (53-7081). 

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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate 1.0% Openings Per Year 5,044
Wages	Median Hourly $28 per hour Average Annual $57,190 per year
Education Needed	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Education Available in Washington	Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
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