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Transporter salary
Average transporter salary
$13.96
How much does a transporter make?
The average transporter salary in the United States is $29,035. Transporter salaries typically range between $21,000 and $39,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for transporters is $13.96 per hour.
Transporter salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Transporters earn the highest average salary in North Dakota.
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Average transporter salary by state
The average transporter salary in North Dakota, New Hampshire, and Vermont are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average transporter salary states are Tennessee, Arkansas, and Alabama.
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Highest paying states for transporters
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $36,841 | $17.71 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $35,786 | $17.20 |
| 3 | Maine | $33,738 | $16.22 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $34,658 | $16.66 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $31,450 | $15.12 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $37,066 | $17.82 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $35,753 | $17.19 |
| 8 | Vermont | $36,238 | $17.42 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $31,797 | $15.29 |
| 10 | Illinois | $31,646 | $15.21 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $31,059 | $14.93 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $32,534 | $15.64 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $32,882 | $15.81 |
| 14 | Iowa | $31,982 | $15.38 |
| 15 | Ohio | $29,502 | $14.18 |
| 16 | Nevada | $29,136 | $14.01 |
| 17 | New York | $31,607 | $15.20 |
| 18 | Montana | $31,755 | $15.27 |
| 19 | Idaho | $29,918 | $14.38 |
| 20 | Indiana | $28,382 | $13.65 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $28,874 | $13.88 |
| 22 | Michigan | $27,568 | $13.25 |
| 23 | Missouri | $28,960 | $13.92 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $31,944 | $15.36 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $28,234 | $13.57 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $28,361 | $13.64 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $25,084 | $12.06 |
| 28 | Arizona | $25,113 | $12.07 |
| 29 | Washington | $27,935 | $13.43 |
| 30 | California | $29,150 | $14.01 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $26,664 | $12.82 |
| 32 | Kansas | $26,545 | $12.76 |
| 33 | Oregon | $27,179 | $13.07 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $27,536 | $13.24 |
| 35 | Alaska | $28,535 | $13.72 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $26,802 | $12.89 |
| 37 | Delaware | $26,975 | $12.97 |
| 38 | Utah | $25,078 | $12.06 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $23,443 | $11.27 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $23,064 | $11.09 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $22,128 | $10.64 |
| 42 | Colorado | $26,109 | $12.55 |
| 43 | Maryland | $25,514 | $12.27 |
| 44 | Florida | $20,106 | $9.67 |
| 45 | Texas | $23,092 | $11.10 |
| 46 | Virginia | $25,355 | $12.19 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $20,217 | $9.72 |
| 48 | Georgia | $20,284 | $9.75 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $23,997 | $11.54 |
| 50 | Alabama | $20,296 | $9.76 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $21,425 | $10.30 |
Highest paying cities for transporters
The highest-paying cities for transporters are Passaic, NJ, Rochester, MN, and Rochester, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passaic, NJ | $35,066 | $16.86 |
| 2 | Rochester, MN | $34,724 | $16.69 |
| 3 | Rochester, NY | $33,105 | $15.92 |
| 4 | Waterloo, IA | $32,934 | $15.83 |
| 5 | Appleton, WI | $32,917 | $15.83 |
| 6 | Salem, MA | $32,665 | $15.70 |
| 7 | Philadelphia, PA | $31,382 | $15.09 |
| 8 | Fort Wayne, IN | $29,749 | $14.30 |
| 9 | Los Angeles, CA | $29,046 | $13.96 |
| 10 | Columbus, OH | $28,874 | $13.88 |
| 11 | Detroit, MI | $27,517 | $13.23 |
| 12 | Portland, OR | $27,150 | $13.05 |
| 13 | Aurora, CO | $26,113 | $12.55 |
| 14 | Baltimore, MD | $25,717 | $12.36 |
| 15 | Charlottesville, VA | $25,633 | $12.32 |
| 16 | Rocky Mount, NC | $25,397 | $12.21 |
| 17 | Phoenix, AZ | $25,127 | $12.08 |
| 18 | San Antonio, TX | $23,114 | $11.11 |
| 19 | Knoxville, TN | $22,231 | $10.69 |
| 20 | Birmingham, AL | $20,290 | $9.75 |
Transporter salary details
A transporter's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a transporter's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| Average | $29,035 | $2,420 | $14 |
| 25th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Highest paying transporter jobs
The highest paying types of transporters are driver trainer, chauffeur, and taxi driver.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chauffeur | $40,414 | $3,368 | $19.43 | 287,020 |
| Shuttle Driver | $35,367 | $2,947 | $17.00 | 416,879 |
| Driver Medic | $33,857 | $2,821 | $16.28 | 251,660 |
| Cab Driver | $36,952 | $3,079 | $17.77 | 318,105 |
| Drive Away Driver | $37,491 | $3,124 | $18.02 | 154,272 |
| Car Driver | $36,587 | $3,049 | $17.59 | 165,325 |
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Which companies pay transporters the most?
Transporter salaries at Boston Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average transporter salary at companies like Griffin Hospital and Sierra Pacific Industries are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Medical Center | $61,872 | $29.75 |
| 2 | Mount Sinai Health System | $54,305 | $26.11 |
| 3 | Griffin Hospital | $52,585 | $25.28 |
| 4 | Sierra Pacific Industries | $44,907 | $21.59 |
| 5 | NW Natural | $44,201 | $21.25 |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley | $44,096 | $21.20 |
| 7 | Mount Auburn Hospital | $44,093 | $21.20 |
| 8 | MassMutual | $42,613 | $20.49 |
| 9 | Stantec | $41,819 | $20.11 |
| 10 | The University of Vermont Health Network | $40,353 | $19.40 |
| 11 | Parsons | $40,261 | $19.36 |
| 12 | NBCUniversal | $39,088 | $18.79 |
| 13 | Jacobs Engineering Group | $37,307 | $17.94 |
| 14 | Kohler Co. | $36,994 | $17.79 |
| 15 | Post Holdings | $36,662 | $17.63 |
| 16 | Oregon Health & Science University | $35,840 | $17.23 |
| 17 | Mayo Clinic | $35,321 | $16.98 |
| 18 | Covenant | $34,487 | $16.58 |
| 19 | HDR | $34,361 | $16.52 |
| 20 | Acc Of Nyc | $33,539 | $16.12 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Transporter salary trends
The average transporter salary has risen by $5,773 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average transporter earned $23,262 annually, but today, they earn $29,035 a year. That works out to a 17% change in pay for transporters over the last decade.
Compare transporter salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average transporter salary over time
Compare transporter salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Transporter salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,000 | $13.96 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $27,600 | $13.25 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $26,600 | $12.77 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $25,400 | $12.23 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $24,800 | $11.94 | +3.3% |
Recently added transporter salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Cross | Transporter | New Lenox, IL | 12/17/2024 | $33,392 |
| Baptist Health South Florida | Transporter, Inpatient Transportation, 9A P | Boca Raton, FL | 12/17/2024 | $33,392 |
| Minnesota Ag Connection Home | Lineworker/Backup Transporter | Nore, MN | 12/16/2024 | $45,914 |
| Spencerportschools | Transportation (3) | Spencerport, NY | 12/16/2024 | $43,305 |
| Opportunities In Fleet Maintenance and Management | Garage Support Transporter | Everett, WA | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| Lifebridge Health | Transporter | Westminster, MD | 12/15/2024 | $33,392 |
| Torrance Memorial Medical Center Careers | Transporter-Nights | Torrance, CA | 12/15/2024 | $48,001 |
| Connecticut Reap | Transportation Position | Plainfield, CT | 12/14/2024 | $33,392 |
| HH Medstar Health Inc. | Transporter | Baltimore, MD | 12/14/2024 | $36,523 |
| Providence | Preop Transporter *PER Diem* | Orange, CA | 12/13/2024 | $48,001 |
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