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The average salary for a Roll Off Driver is approximately $38,821 annually, or $19 per hour. This figure can vary widely based on geographical location and the driver’s level of experience. For instance, drivers in states with higher demand for waste management services may earn significantly more.
Research indicates that experienced Roll Off Drivers can command salaries upwards of $50,000 per year, particularly in metropolitan areas. This highlights the potential for career growth in this field. To maximize your earning potential, consider pursuing additional certifications or training in specialized waste management techniques.
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The average roll off driver salary in New York, Alaska, and Montana are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average roll off driver salary states are Mississippi, South Carolina, and West Virginia.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $51,116 | $24.57 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $46,333 | $22.28 |
| 3 | Montana | $48,470 | $23.30 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $42,523 | $20.44 |
| 5 | Delaware | $44,678 | $21.48 |
| 6 | California | $47,197 | $22.69 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $46,121 | $22.17 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $46,802 | $22.50 |
| 9 | Alaska | $49,858 | $23.97 |
| 10 | Vermont | $45,175 | $21.72 |
| 11 | Nevada | $42,627 | $20.49 |
| 12 | Oregon | $44,091 | $21.20 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $45,553 | $21.90 |
| 14 | Utah | $43,184 | $20.76 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $41,272 | $19.84 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $43,151 | $20.75 |
| 17 | Ohio | $37,422 | $17.99 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $45,494 | $21.87 |
| 19 | Washington | $43,941 | $21.13 |
| 20 | Kansas | $37,710 | $18.13 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $40,978 | $19.70 |
| 22 | Colorado | $40,938 | $19.68 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $38,782 | $18.65 |
| 24 | Michigan | $38,988 | $18.74 |
| 25 | Iowa | $37,737 | $18.14 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $40,694 | $19.56 |
| 27 | Maine | $40,612 | $19.52 |
| 28 | Massachusetts | $43,611 | $20.97 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $46,982 | $22.59 |
| 30 | Indiana | $36,480 | $17.54 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $35,735 | $17.18 |
| 32 | Idaho | $38,179 | $18.36 |
| 33 | Virginia | $37,330 | $17.95 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $34,980 | $16.82 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $33,397 | $16.06 |
| 36 | Maryland | $39,421 | $18.95 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $34,397 | $16.54 |
| 38 | Arizona | $37,098 | $17.84 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $33,801 | $16.25 |
| 40 | Illinois | $35,012 | $16.83 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $34,501 | $16.59 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $33,514 | $16.11 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $35,152 | $16.90 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $34,837 | $16.75 |
| 45 | Missouri | $34,541 | $16.61 |
| 46 | District of Columbia | $41,075 | $19.75 |
| 47 | Georgia | $34,476 | $16.57 |
| 48 | Texas | $34,385 | $16.53 |
| 49 | Alabama | $31,900 | $15.34 |
| 50 | North Carolina | $32,547 | $15.65 |
| 51 | Florida | $30,822 | $14.82 |
The highest-paying cities for rolls off driver are Rochester, NY, Longview, WA, and Bridgewater, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester, NY | $51,054 | $24.55 |
| 2 | Longview, WA | $43,683 | $21.00 |
| 3 | Bridgewater, MA | $43,675 | $21.00 |
| 4 | Easton, PA | $43,533 | $20.93 |
| 5 | Magna, UT | $43,278 | $20.81 |
| 6 | Denver, CO | $40,977 | $19.70 |
| 7 | Sioux Falls, SD | $40,729 | $19.58 |
| 8 | Lakeville, MN | $40,423 | $19.43 |
| 9 | Detroit, MI | $39,009 | $18.75 |
| 10 | Manassas, VA | $38,461 | $18.49 |
| 11 | Des Moines, IA | $37,508 | $18.03 |
| 12 | Wichita, KS | $37,409 | $17.99 |
| 13 | Albuquerque, NM | $35,237 | $16.94 |
| 14 | Chicago, IL | $35,164 | $16.91 |
| 15 | Clarksville, TN | $34,636 | $16.65 |
| 16 | Bowling Green, KY | $34,533 | $16.60 |
| 17 | Austin, TX | $34,510 | $16.59 |
| 18 | Fort Myers, FL | $30,955 | $14.88 |
A roll off driver's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $51,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| Average | $38,821 | $3,235 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
The highest paying types of rolls off driver are cdl driver, over the road driver, and truck driver.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver/Mover | $32,318 | $2,693 | $15.54 | 929,748 |
| Over The Road Driver | $62,119 | $5,177 | $29.86 | 711,143 |
| Mixer Driver | $52,004 | $4,334 | $25.00 | 990,295 |
| Truck Driver | $60,326 | $5,027 | $29.00 | 827,858 |
| Tank Driver | $51,471 | $4,289 | $24.75 | 783,401 |
| Lead Driver | $43,769 | $3,647 | $21.04 | 821,463 |
Top companies hiring rolls off driver now:
Roll off driver salaries at Clean Harbors and ProDrivers are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average roll off driver salary at companies like GPAC and Veolia Water Tech are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clean Harbors | $47,422 | $22.80 |
| 2 | ProDrivers | $46,934 | $22.56 |
| 3 | GPAC | $44,975 | $21.62 |
| 4 | Veolia Water Tech | $44,164 | $21.23 |
| 5 | Waste Management | $42,820 | $20.59 |
| 6 | Waste Pro | $42,594 | $20.48 |
| 7 | Waste Industries | $42,082 | $20.23 |
| 8 | Amwaste Inc. | $41,997 | $20.19 |
| 9 | Union Holdings | $41,997 | $20.19 |
| 10 | Team Clean | $41,906 | $20.15 |
| 11 | Allstate | $41,863 | $20.13 |
| 12 | Hubbard Construction | $41,755 | $20.07 |
| 13 | Odyssey Logistics | $41,671 | $20.03 |
| 14 | WestRock | $41,474 | $19.94 |
| 15 | Waste Connections | $41,297 | $19.85 |
| 16 | Rumpke Waste & Recycling | $40,154 | $19.30 |
| 17 | Specialty Print Communications | $39,543 | $19.01 |
| 18 | Republic Services | $39,435 | $18.96 |
| 19 | Graphic Packaging International | $39,399 | $18.94 |
| 20 | VEIT | $39,007 | $18.75 |
The average roll off driver salary has risen by $7,578 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average roll off driver earned $31,243 annually, but today, they earn $38,821 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for rolls off driver over the last decade.
Compare roll off driver salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare roll off driver salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,800 | $18.66 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $37,300 | $17.92 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $36,000 | $17.30 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $35,000 | $16.82 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $34,100 | $16.37 | +2.6% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Connections | Roll Off Driver | Orlando, FL | 06/30/2025 | $52,175 |
| Veit & Co | Roll-Off Container Driver | Minneapolis, MN | 06/29/2025 | $66,158 |
| Amwaste Careers | Driver-Roll Off (CDL Required) | Zebulon, GA | 06/28/2025 | $43,827 |
| W M Holdings Inc. | Driver Roll Off | West Boylston, MA | 06/27/2025 | $52,175 |
| Waste Connections | Roll-Off Driver | Ramsey, MN | 06/25/2025 | $60,523 |
| Waste Connections | Roll Off Driver | Gilbert, AZ | 06/24/2025 | $52,175 |
| Ranger Environmental | Roll-Off Driver Class B | Decatur, AL | 06/22/2025 | $41,740 |
| People Source | Roll-Off Driver | Tulsa, OK | 06/10/2025 | $39,653 |
| Waste Connections | Class A Roll Off Driver | Longview, WA | 06/05/2025 | $56,078 |
| Royal American Companies | Roll-Off Driver | Panama City, FL | 06/03/2025 | $41,740 |
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