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Transport truck driver salary

Average transport truck driver salary

$57,936

$27.85 hourly rate

Entry-level transport truck driver salary
$38,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Transport Truck Driver Salaries

The average salary for transport truck drivers stands at $57,936 annually, translating to about $28 per hour. This figure can vary significantly based on the driver's experience, the region of employment, and the specific type of trucking job undertaken. For instance, drivers with specialized skills or those working in high-demand areas may command higher wages.

Salaries by Experience Level

Entry-level drivers typically earn less than those with several years of experience. As drivers gain more experience, their salaries tend to increase, providing a clear incentive for continuous professional development within the industry.

Salaries by State and City

Geographic location also plays a crucial role in determining salary. States with higher costs of living, such as California and New York, often offer higher salaries to compensate. Additionally, metropolitan areas generally present more lucrative opportunities compared to rural settings.

Highest Paying Transport Truck Driver Jobs

Some of the highest-paying positions within this field include long-haul drivers, specialized freight haulers, and those working in hazardous materials transportation. Exploring these roles can provide truck drivers with significant earning potential.

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Where can a Transport Truck Driver earn more?

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Walmart$86,823
Turner Industries$46,677

Transport truck driver salaries by experience level

Average transport truck driver salary by state

The highest-paying states for transport truck drivers are New York, Massachusetts, and Montana. The lowest average transport truck driver salary states are Georgia, Oregon, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for transport truck drivers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1North Dakota$68,187$32.78
2Michigan$67,140$32.28
3New York$76,409$36.74
4North Carolina$66,723$32.08
5Minnesota$69,242$33.29
6Montana$69,367$33.35
7Ohio$62,281$29.94
8Pennsylvania$64,188$30.86
9Wyoming$65,408$31.45
10Oklahoma$63,689$30.62
11Kansas$63,229$30.40
12Rhode Island$67,369$32.39
13Massachusetts$72,400$34.81
14New Hampshire$66,959$32.19
15Vermont$66,263$31.86
16Illinois$62,906$30.24
17Delaware$64,696$31.10
18Connecticut$68,016$32.70
19Indiana$60,955$29.31
20Kentucky$60,016$28.85
21Nevada$64,203$30.87
22Iowa$61,029$29.34
23New Jersey$67,551$32.48
24Nebraska$61,798$29.71
25South Dakota$60,800$29.23
26Tennessee$60,078$28.88
27Mississippi$59,556$28.63
28Arizona$63,345$30.45
29West Virginia$57,355$27.57
30Maine$62,850$30.22
31District of Columbia$67,141$32.28
32Wisconsin$60,317$29.00
33Washington$63,655$30.60
34South Carolina$58,146$27.95
35Texas$60,275$28.98
36Alabama$56,847$27.33
37Utah$61,184$29.42
38Louisiana$57,909$27.84
39California$61,116$29.38
40Colorado$62,210$29.91
41Georgia$56,161$27.00
42Alaska$62,082$29.85
43Arkansas$54,952$26.42
44Maryland$59,744$28.72
45New Mexico$57,817$27.80
46Virginia$58,463$28.11
47Hawaii$62,811$30.20
48Missouri$51,174$24.60
49Idaho$54,563$26.23
50Oregon$55,203$26.54
51Florida$47,342$22.76

Highest paying cities for transport truck drivers

The highest-paying cities for transport truck drivers are Framingham, MA, Enfield, CT, and Paramus, NJ.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Framingham, MA$72,544$34.88
2Enfield, CT$68,020$32.70
3Paramus, NJ$67,600$32.50
4North Kingstown, RI$67,427$32.42
5Manchester, NH$66,998$32.21
6Laramie, WY$65,303$31.40
7Oklahoma City, OK$63,702$30.63
8Pittsburgh, PA$63,550$30.55
9Youngstown, OH$62,997$30.29
10Fresno, CA$61,499$29.57
11Cedar Rapids, IA$61,224$29.43
12Corpus Christi, TX$60,420$29.05
13Milwaukee, WI$60,330$29.00
14Richmond, VA$58,405$28.08
15Meridian, ID$54,673$26.29

Transport Truck Drivers are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. Framingham, MA
  2. Manchester, NH
  3. Oklahoma City, OK
  4. Pittsburgh, PA
  5. Youngstown, OH

Transport truck driver salary details

A transport truck driver's salary ranges from $38,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $86,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average transport truck driver salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a transport truck driver's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$86,000$7,167$41
75th Percentile$71,000$5,917$34
Average$57,936$4,828$28
25th Percentile$46,000$3,833$22
10th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18

Highest paying transport truck driver jobs

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

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Driver Trainer$46,074$3,839$22.15844,436
Driver$34,771$2,898$16.721,017,998
CDL Driver$63,112$5,259$30.34784,044
Local Driver$48,160$4,013$23.15786,531
Mixer Driver$52,004$4,334$25.00990,295
Truck Driver-Over-The-Road$69,158$5,763$33.25689,630

Top companies hiring transport truck drivers now:

  1. Walmart jobs (6)
  2. Werner Enterprises jobs (5)
  3. Carvana jobs (5)
  4. Covenant jobs (4)
  5. Ryder System jobs (3)

Which companies pay transport truck drivers the most?

Transport truck driver salaries at Walmart and Carvana are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average transport truck driver salary at companies like Ryder System and AmeriGas Propane are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Walmart$86,823$41.74
2Carvana$66,272$31.86
3Ryder System$64,399$30.96
4AmeriGas Propane$61,645$29.64
5Energy Inc.$58,626$28.19
6World Fuel Services$56,516$27.17
7The Walsh Group$55,947$26.90
8Mesilla Valley Transportation$54,527$26.21
9The Black Sheep$54,477$26.19
10Parker Global Strategies$54,122$26.02
11auto$53,636$25.79
12Southern Auto Group$53,546$25.74
13Walsh Electric$52,443$25.21
14Buffalo Restoration, LLC$51,503$24.76
15Texas Pride Fuels$51,340$24.68
16FNF Construction$50,878$24.46
17Prairie Farms Dairy$47,516$22.84
18Turner Industries$46,677$22.44

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$57,000$55,400$53,800$52,200$50,600$49,000
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Transport Truck Driver salary by industry

The average transport truck driver salary varies across industries:

  • The average transport truck driver salary in the energy industry is $57,781, the highest of any industry.
  • The average transport truck driver salary in the finance industry is $56,550.
  • Transport truck drivers in the construction industry earn an average salary of $50,498, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for transport truck drivers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Energy$57,781$27.78
2Transportation$56,550$27.19
3Automotive$54,829$26.36
4Manufacturing$54,361$26.14
5Construction$50,498$24.28

High paying transport truck driver jobs

Transport truck driver salary trends

The average transport truck driver salary has risen by $11,309 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average transport truck driver earned $46,627 annually, but today, they earn $57,936 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for transport truck drivers over the last decade.

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

Average transport truck driver salary over time

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

Transport truck driver salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$57,900$27.85+4.0%
2024$55,600$26.75+3.5%
2023$53,700$25.81+2.7%
2022$52,200$25.11+2.7%
2021$50,800$24.43+2.6%

Recently added transport truck driver salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Lily TransportationRegional Truck Driver Company O EXP Required-Dry Van-Lily TransportationElmira, NY06/29/2025$120,003
Prairie Farms Dairy Inc.Class A Transport Truck DriverCedar Rapids, IA06/29/2025$54,429
Craig Transportation CoRegional Truck Driver Company-EXP Required-Dry Van-Craig TransportationSandusky, OH06/29/2025$78,263
Lily TransportationTruck Driver Company-EXP Required-Local-Dry Van-Lily TransportationHarrisburg, PA06/28/2025$78,263
Hiland DairyClass A Transport Truck Driver (Dock Position)Cedar Rapids, IA06/26/2025$54,429
Sky TransportationTruck Driver Company-EXP Required-Dedicated-Dry Van-Sky TransportatioAnn Arbor, MI06/26/2025$86,089
The Pasha GroupAuto Transport Truck DriverNational City, CA06/25/2025$59,480
Sky TransportationTruck Driver Company-EXP Required-Dedicated-Dry Van-Sky TransportationFort Bliss, TX06/25/2025$65,000
Sky TransportationTruck Driver Company-EXP Required-Dedicated-Dry Van-Sky TransportationSunland Park, NM06/25/2025$65,000
Compass Group, North AmericaFood Transporter/Box Truck DriverMiddletown, PA06/12/2025$38,610

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