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Dump truck driver salary

Average dump truck driver salary

$55,857

$26.85 hourly rate

Entry-level dump truck driver salary
$43,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Dump Truck Driver Salaries

The average Dump Truck Driver earns about $55,857 per year, which breaks down to approximately $27 per hour. However, salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as experience, location, and the type of construction projects involved. For instance, drivers with several years of experience may earn significantly more.

In states like California and New York, salaries tend to be higher due to the cost of living and demand for skilled drivers. The highest-paying positions often include roles in specialized construction projects or those requiring additional certifications.

To give you a clearer picture, we analyzed salary estimates from various job boards and industry reports. This data reveals that entry-level drivers may start with lower salaries, while experienced drivers can command higher pay, especially in metropolitan areas. Understanding these dynamics can help you make informed decisions about pursuing a career in this field.

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Where can a Dump Truck Driver earn more?

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Columbus, OH$61,647
Midland, TX$44,342
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North Central Group$60,064
Holcim$55,399

Dump truck driver salaries by experience level

Dump truck driver salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a dump truck driver typically falls between $42,698 and $68,835.
zippia
$55,857yearly
glassdoor[1]
$68,835yearly
indeed[2]
$47,207yearly
comparably[3]
$42,698yearly
Salary.com[4]
$51,842yearly
ZipRecruiter[5]
$48,063yearly

Average dump truck driver salary by state

The highest-paying states for dump truck drivers are Hawaii, Nevada, and North Dakota. The lowest average dump truck driver salary states are Texas, Alabama, and Maine.

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Highest paying states for dump truck drivers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Oklahoma$61,347$29.49
2Delaware$61,690$29.66
3Nevada$63,020$30.30
4Wyoming$59,369$28.54
5Indiana$56,304$27.07
6Mississippi$55,191$26.53
7North Dakota$62,230$29.92
8Ohio$53,956$25.94
9Minnesota$57,902$27.84
10Oregon$58,493$28.12
11Kansas$52,946$25.45
12New York$61,285$29.46
13Nebraska$54,478$26.19
14California$60,682$29.17
15Rhode Island$57,428$27.61
16Illinois$55,104$26.49
17Wisconsin$54,114$26.02
18Vermont$56,434$27.13
19South Dakota$55,953$26.90
20Pennsylvania$52,986$25.47
21Arkansas$51,158$24.60
22Maryland$58,036$27.90
23Washington$58,200$27.98
24Alaska$60,008$28.85
25Hawaii$64,785$31.15
26Arizona$55,399$26.63
27Massachusetts$58,256$28.01
28Colorado$56,238$27.04
29Michigan$52,088$25.04
30Missouri$51,120$24.58
31Kentucky$48,281$23.21
32Tennessee$49,497$23.80
33Montana$53,360$25.65
34District of Columbia$59,297$28.51
35Iowa$48,168$23.16
36South Carolina$47,407$22.79
37New Jersey$54,955$26.42
38Connecticut$53,131$25.54
39North Carolina$48,932$23.52
40Georgia$47,871$23.01
41Louisiana$45,989$22.11
42New Mexico$46,886$22.54
43Utah$49,210$23.66
44West Virginia$39,809$19.14
45Alabama$43,446$20.89
46Virginia$44,969$21.62
47New Hampshire$47,381$22.78
48Texas$43,844$21.08
49Idaho$41,074$19.75
50Maine$43,093$20.72
51Florida$38,774$18.64

Highest paying cities for dump truck drivers

The highest-paying cities for dump truck drivers are Ponca City, OK, Stockton, CA, and Cheektowaga, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Ponca City, OK$61,647$29.64
2Stockton, CA$60,562$29.12
3Cheektowaga, NY$60,019$28.86
4Gillette, WY$59,268$28.49
5Amherst, MA$58,507$28.13
6Beaverton, OR$58,381$28.07
7Minneapolis, MN$57,908$27.84
8Clinton, MD$57,700$27.74
9Fort Wayne, IN$56,836$27.32
10Colorado Springs, CO$56,286$27.06
11Phoenix, AZ$55,386$26.63
12Columbus, OH$53,712$25.82
13Billings, MT$53,122$25.54
14Saint Louis, MO$51,098$24.57
15Johnson City, TN$49,812$23.95
16Wilmington, NC$48,686$23.41
17Des Moines, IA$48,051$23.10
18Atlanta, GA$47,983$23.07
19Bowling Green, KY$47,980$23.07
20Midland, TX$44,342$21.32

Dump truck driver salary details

A dump truck driver's salary ranges from $43,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $72,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average dump truck driver salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a dump truck driver's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$72,000$6,000$35
75th Percentile$64,000$5,333$31
Average$55,857$4,655$27
25th Percentile$48,000$4,000$23
10th Percentile$43,000$3,583$21

Highest paying dump truck driver jobs

The highest paying types of dump truck drivers are truck driver-over-the-road, commercial truck driver, and truck driver class a.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Van Driver$36,254$3,021$17.43791,293
Driver$34,771$2,898$16.721,017,998
Mixer Driver$52,004$4,334$25.00990,295
Local Driver$48,160$4,013$23.15786,531
Truck Driver-Over-The-Road$69,158$5,763$33.25689,630
CDL Driver$63,112$5,259$30.34784,044

Top companies hiring dump truck drivers now:

  1. OTTO jobs (13)
  2. A & A jobs (9)
  3. Waste Management jobs (11)
  4. GDC (Global Data Consultants) jobs (7)
  5. Croell Ready Mix jobs (11)

Which companies pay dump truck drivers the most?

Dump truck driver salaries at North Central Group and MCC Holdings Inc are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average dump truck driver salary at companies like Cleveland Brothers and ProDrivers are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1North Central Group$60,064$28.88
2MCC Holdings Inc$59,816$28.76
3Cleveland Brothers$59,127$28.43
4ProDrivers$58,205$27.98
5MAT Holdings$57,767$27.77
6Jk-Co$56,465$27.15
7Fluor Corporation$56,323$27.08
8TransForce$56,273$27.05
9Michels$55,903$26.88
10Centerline Solutions$55,715$26.79
11Blue Max Trucking$55,697$26.78
12The Walsh Group$55,691$26.77
13Heavy Equipment Co LLC$55,556$26.71
14Heritage Environmental Services$55,536$26.70
15Sweeping Corporation of America$55,492$26.68
16Private Inc$55,492$26.68
17A & S Co$55,492$26.68
18Croell Ready Mix$55,456$26.66
19Empire Wire & Supply$55,420$26.64
20Holcim$55,399$26.63

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$55,000$54,000$53,000$52,000$51,000$50,000
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Dump Truck Driver salary by industry

The average dump truck driver salary varies across industries:

  • The average dump truck driver salary in the manufacturing industry is $56,076, the highest of any industry.
  • The average dump truck driver salary in the finance industry is $54,350.
  • Dump truck drivers in the professional industry earn an average salary of $52,348, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for dump truck drivers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$56,076$26.96
2Transportation$54,350$26.13
3Technology$54,208$26.06
4Construction$53,922$25.92
5Energy$52,952$25.46
6Retail$52,674$25.32
7Professional$52,348$25.17

High paying dump truck driver jobs

Dump truck driver salary trends

The average dump truck driver salary has risen by $10,903 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average dump truck driver earned $44,954 annually, but today, they earn $55,857 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for dump truck drivers over the last decade.

Compare dump truck driver salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average dump truck driver salary over time

Compare dump truck driver salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Dump truck driver salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$55,900$26.85+4.0%
2024$53,600$25.79+3.5%
2023$51,800$24.89+2.7%
2022$50,300$24.20+2.7%
2021$49,000$23.56+2.6%

Recently added dump truck driver salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
AerotekDump Truck DriverMadison, WI06/28/2025$54,080
Fort Bend CountyOff-Road Dump Truck Driver/Traffic Control Flagger-Drainage DistrictRosenberg, TX06/25/2025$33,809
Burningham TruckingBelly Dump Driver (Utah County)Provo, UT06/25/2025$52,175
People SourceDump Truck Drivers Class B LocalTulsa, OK06/23/2025$41,740
Heidelberg Materials160030-Dump Truck DriverGriffin, GA06/21/2025$52,175
Village Green LandscapesDump Truck DriverSaint Paul, MN06/20/2025$50,088
Pavement Technology, Inc.Dump Truck DriverWestlake, OH06/20/2025$15,653
Heidelberg Materials Us, Inc.160030-Dump Truck DriverGriffin, GA06/18/2025$52,175
CRHDump Truck DriverTulsa, OK06/18/2025$41,740
CRHDump Truck DriverIone, OR06/18/2025$54,262

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