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Rolloff truck driver salary

Average rolloff truck driver salary

$40,324

$19.39 hourly rate

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

As of October 2025, the average rolloff truck driver salary in the United States is around $40,324 per year or $19 per hour. Salaries can vary based on several factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and specific job duties. For example, rolloff truck drivers in states like California and Texas often see higher wages due to the demand for waste management services.

Experience plays a crucial role in salary progression. Entry-level positions typically start at lower rates, while seasoned drivers can earn significantly more, especially if they take on additional responsibilities such as supervising other drivers or managing logistics. The highest-paying cities for rolloff truck drivers often include metropolitan areas where waste disposal needs are greater.

For those considering a career as a rolloff truck driver, understanding these salary dynamics is essential. It can inform your career decisions and help you target locations and roles that offer the best compensation. Additionally, certifications and specialized training can enhance job prospects and salary potential.

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Where can a Rolloff Truck Driver earn more?

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Heavy Equipment Co LLC$42,425
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Rolloff truck driver salaries by experience level

Average rolloff truck driver salary by state

The highest-paying states for rolloff truck drivers are California, Alaska, and Hawaii. The lowest average rolloff truck driver salary states are Maine, Alabama, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for rolloff truck drivers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Illinois$43,605$20.96
2Wyoming$43,742$21.03
3Wisconsin$42,804$20.58
4Missouri$42,718$20.54
5Montana$47,676$22.92
6California$49,559$23.83
7Iowa$39,420$18.95
8North Dakota$45,441$21.85
9New York$46,532$22.37
10Alaska$49,364$23.73
11Minnesota$41,487$19.95
12Kansas$39,372$18.93
13Nevada$42,060$20.22
14Michigan$38,867$18.69
15Indiana$38,125$18.33
16Oklahoma$38,975$18.74
17South Dakota$40,155$19.31
18Kentucky$37,552$18.05
19Delaware$39,630$19.05
20Hawaii$48,363$23.25
21Pennsylvania$37,712$18.13
22Rhode Island$39,613$19.04
23Ohio$36,299$17.45
24Massachusetts$41,946$20.17
25Oregon$39,865$19.17
26Washington$41,242$19.83
27Colorado$41,340$19.88
28New Jersey$41,234$19.82
29West Virginia$35,485$17.06
30Nebraska$38,646$18.58
31Idaho$37,637$18.09
32Utah$37,661$18.11
33New Mexico$36,916$17.75
34Vermont$37,969$18.25
35District of Columbia$41,238$19.83
36New Hampshire$38,265$18.40
37Arizona$38,347$18.44
38Georgia$34,980$16.82
39Connecticut$37,266$17.92
40North Carolina$34,880$16.77
41Texas$36,831$17.71
42Louisiana$33,352$16.03
43Maryland$36,722$17.65
44Arkansas$32,905$15.82
45Alabama$32,569$15.66
46Mississippi$31,984$15.38
47South Carolina$30,901$14.86
48Tennessee$31,268$15.03
49Virginia$34,849$16.75
50Maine$32,633$15.69
51Florida$30,706$14.76

Highest paying cities for rolloff truck drivers

The highest-paying cities for rolloff truck drivers are Compton, CA, Arvada, CO, and Newark, NJ.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Compton, CA$49,262$23.68
2Arvada, CO$41,415$19.91
3Newark, NJ$41,217$19.82
4Phoenix, AZ$38,333$18.43
5Indianapolis, IN$37,911$18.23
6Smyrna, GA$35,198$16.92
7Gastonia, NC$34,585$16.63
8Baton Rouge, LA$33,313$16.02
9Huntsville, AL$33,135$15.93
10Jackson, MS$31,976$15.37
11Tampa, FL$30,992$14.90

Rolloff truck driver salary details

A rolloff truck driver's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $52,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average rolloff truck driver salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a rolloff truck driver's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$52,000$4,333$25
75th Percentile$46,000$3,833$22
Average$40,324$3,360$19
25th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
10th Percentile$30,000$2,500$14

Highest paying rolloff truck driver jobs

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

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Driver/Mover$32,318$2,693$15.54929,748
Driver$34,771$2,898$16.721,017,998
CDL Driver$63,112$5,259$30.34784,044
Van Driver$36,254$3,021$17.43791,293
Mixer Driver$52,004$4,334$25.00990,295
Truck Driver-Over-The-Road$69,158$5,763$33.25689,630

Which companies pay rolloff truck drivers the most?

Rolloff truck driver salaries at Heavy Equipment Co LLC and Northwest Cascade Inc. are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average rolloff truck driver salary at companies like ProDrivers and Texas Disposal Systems are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Heavy Equipment Co LLC$42,425$20.40
2Northwest Cascade Inc.$41,902$20.15
3ProDrivers$41,869$20.13
4Texas Disposal Systems$41,151$19.78
5Waste Management$41,118$19.77
6Redbox$40,661$19.55
7Waste Connections$39,761$19.12
8Edgewood Properties$38,991$18.75

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Rolloff truck driver salary trends

The average rolloff truck driver salary has risen by $7,871 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average rolloff truck driver earned $32,453 annually, but today, they earn $40,324 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for rolloff truck drivers over the last decade.

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

Average rolloff truck driver salary over time

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

Rolloff truck driver salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$40,300$19.39+4.0%
2024$38,700$18.62+3.5%
2023$37,400$17.97+2.7%
2022$36,300$17.47+2.7%
2021$35,400$17.01+2.6%

Recently added rolloff truck driver salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Dem-Con CompaniesRolloff DriverShakopee, MN02/23/2025$56,349
Republic ServicesRolloff DriverUrbana, IL01/26/2025$49,671
Redbox+ DumpstersClass B Rolloff Truck DriverBuford, GA01/18/2025$41,740
Redbox+ Dumpsters of Northeast AtlantaClass B Rolloff Truck DriverBuford, GA01/18/2025$41,740
Affordable Demolition and ConstructRolloff DriverKnoxville, TN01/04/2025$37,566
Dem-Con CompaniesRolloff DriverShakopee, MN10/02/2024$56,349
Waste ConnectionsRolloff DriverOklahoma City, OK09/10/2024$51,132
Affordable Demolition and ConstructRolloff DriverKnoxville, TN09/06/2024$37,566
Carmichael DevelopmentRolloff DriverWoodstock, GA05/09/2024$41,740
Carmichael DevelopmentRolloff DriverWoodstock, GA05/09/2024$41,740

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