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Driver trainer salary

Average driver trainer salary

$46,074

$22.15 hourly rate

Entry-level driver trainer salary
$30,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Driver Trainer Salaries

The role of a Driver Trainer is pivotal in ensuring that drivers are well-prepared for the demands of their jobs. As of October 2025, the average salary stands at $46,074 annually. This figure can fluctuate based on various factors, including geographic location and years of experience. For instance, Driver Trainers in states with higher living costs, such as California and New York, tend to earn more.

Experience also plays a significant role in salary determination. Entry-level trainers may start at lower wages, but as they gain experience and develop specialized skills, their earning potential increases. Additionally, positions in certain industries, such as logistics and freight, may offer higher salaries compared to others.

Salary by Experience Level

  • Entry-Level: $35,000 - $40,000
  • Mid-Level: $45,000 - $55,000
  • Experienced: $60,000+

Understanding these dynamics can assist potential candidates in negotiating their salaries effectively. As the demand for skilled drivers continues to rise, the role of Driver Trainers becomes increasingly valuable, offering a promising career path with competitive compensation.

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Where can a Driver Trainer earn more?

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Columbus, OH$58,686
Milwaukee, WI$41,238
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J. J. Keller & Associates$62,622
Performance Food Group$46,794

Driver trainer salaries by experience level

Driver trainer salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Ziprecruiter and SalaryExpert, the average salary for a driver trainer typically falls between $46,074 and $73,410.
zippia
$46,074yearly
Salary.com[1]
$54,984yearly
ZipRecruiter[2]
$48,084yearly
SalaryExpert[3]
$73,410yearly

Average driver trainer salary by state

The average driver trainer salary in Oregon, Alaska, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average driver trainer salary states are Indiana, Nebraska, and Alabama.

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Highest paying states for driver trainers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Pennsylvania$52,594$25.29
2North Dakota$53,046$25.50
3Texas$50,651$24.35
4Oklahoma$51,868$24.94
5Georgia$50,160$24.12
6Kentucky$49,024$23.57
7Mississippi$47,591$22.88
8Oregon$58,429$28.09
9Missouri$49,187$23.65
10New York$56,121$26.98
11Washington$51,891$24.95
12Utah$48,863$23.49
13Montana$50,297$24.18
14Wyoming$47,237$22.71
15Louisiana$46,509$22.36
16West Virginia$43,941$21.13
17North Carolina$47,554$22.86
18Alaska$58,045$27.91
19New Jersey$51,164$24.60
20Vermont$48,095$23.12
21South Carolina$44,708$21.49
22Massachusetts$49,448$23.77
23Nevada$47,063$22.63
24Arizona$46,615$22.41
25District of Columbia$51,770$24.89
26South Dakota$42,815$20.58
27New Hampshire$46,863$22.53
28Connecticut$47,127$22.66
29Delaware$43,867$21.09
30Rhode Island$44,761$21.52
31Virginia$44,286$21.29
32Ohio$39,846$19.16
33Colorado$44,803$21.54
34Maryland$45,913$22.07
35California$47,169$22.68
36Indiana$39,537$19.01
37Arkansas$40,054$19.26
38Illinois$41,617$20.01
39Florida$45,183$21.72
40Wisconsin$41,282$19.85
41Maine$43,307$20.82
42Alabama$39,143$18.82
43Michigan$40,720$19.58
44Tennessee$38,945$18.72
45Iowa$38,677$18.59
46Idaho$41,124$19.77
47Kansas$37,793$18.17
48Nebraska$39,459$18.97
49Minnesota$42,100$20.24
50New Mexico$40,309$19.38
51Hawaii$49,837$23.96

Highest paying cities for driver trainers

The highest-paying cities for driver trainers are Portland, OR, Buffalo, NY, and Oklahoma City, OK.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Portland, OR$58,686$28.21
2Buffalo, NY$55,515$26.69
3Oklahoma City, OK$51,984$24.99
4Washington, DC$51,866$24.94
5San Antonio, TX$50,969$24.50
6Atlanta, GA$50,122$24.10
7Newton, MA$49,366$23.73
8Bowling Green, KY$48,932$23.52
9Charlotte, NC$47,360$22.77
10New Haven, CT$47,155$22.67
11Goleta, CA$47,028$22.61
12Baltimore, MD$46,079$22.15
13Gainesville, FL$45,355$21.81
14Denver, CO$44,761$21.52
15Charleston, SC$44,743$21.51
16Providence, RI$44,711$21.50
17Charleston, WV$43,476$20.90
18Coon Rapids, MN$42,211$20.29
19Niles, IL$41,864$20.13
20Milwaukee, WI$41,238$19.83

Driver trainer salary details

A driver trainer's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $70,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average driver trainer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a driver trainer's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$70,000$5,833$34
75th Percentile$57,000$4,750$27
Average$46,074$3,840$22
25th Percentile$36,000$3,000$17
10th Percentile$30,000$2,500$14

Highest paying driver trainer jobs

The highest paying types of driver trainers are company driver, commercial truck driver, and cdl driver.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Commercial Truck Driver$64,512$5,376$31.02719,069
Tractor-Trailer Driver$58,498$4,875$28.12690,787
Transportation Driver$43,236$3,603$20.791,006,562
Water Truck Driver$50,440$4,203$24.25860,835
Line Haul Driver$53,992$4,499$25.96871,646
Contract Driver$34,999$2,917$16.831,007,663

Top companies hiring driver trainers now:

  1. WernerCo jobs (32)
  2. Covenant jobs (30)
  3. UPS jobs (38)
  4. Stevens Transport jobs (32)
  5. Western Express jobs (34)

Which companies pay driver trainers the most?

Driver trainer salaries at J. J. Keller & Associates and Total Transportation of Mississippi are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average driver trainer salary at companies like Intertek and Air Products are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1J. J. Keller & Associates$62,622$30.11
2Total Transportation of Mississippi$62,158$29.88
3Intertek$59,610$28.66
4Air Products$58,290$28.02
5Oak Grove Tech$57,749$27.76
6United Road Services$52,725$25.35
7Ryder System$51,459$24.74
8US Foods$51,375$24.70
9Landair Express$50,490$24.27
10TransForce$50,114$24.09
11Hirschbach$49,797$23.94
12Lynden$49,177$23.64
13The SYGMA Network$48,836$23.48
14Waste Management$48,511$23.32
15Holland$48,312$23.23
16Amarillo College$47,788$22.98
17Sysco$47,724$22.94
18Redwood Logistics$47,250$22.72
19XPO Logistics$47,035$22.61
20Performance Food Group$46,794$22.50

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$45,000$43,800$42,600$41,400$40,200$39,000
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Driver trainer salary trends

The average driver trainer salary has risen by $8,994 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average driver trainer earned $37,080 annually, but today, they earn $46,074 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for driver trainers over the last decade.

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Average driver trainer salary over time

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Driver trainer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$46,100$22.15+4.0%
2024$44,200$21.27+3.5%
2023$42,700$20.53+2.7%
2022$41,500$19.97+2.7%
2021$40,400$19.43+2.6%

Recently added driver trainer salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
ClearesultDriver-Training Provided!Brooklyn Center, MN06/28/2025$52,175
Performance Food GroupDriver In TrainingHope, ME06/26/2025$48,001
Performance FoodserviceCDL Delivery TrainerSpokane, WA06/25/2025$70,958
Performance Food GroupCDL Delivery TrainerSpokane, WA06/21/2025$70,958
Core MarkDriver In TrainingBurlington, VT06/18/2025$48,001
Brown's Foodservice Ltd.Driver Training ProgramLouisa, KY06/14/2025$28,175
Round RockDriver TrainerRound Rock, TX06/13/2025$51,653
Minnesota LimitedAdjunct CDL TrainerNorth Mankato, MN06/11/2025$24,800
Sierra Pacific IndustriesDriver-Mule TrainCentralia, WA06/07/2025$60,982
EquipmentshareDriver Training SpecialistColumbia, MO06/07/2025$75,000

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