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Van driver salary
Average van driver salary
$36,254
How much does a van driver make?
The average van driver salary in the United States is $36,254. Van driver salaries typically range between $24,000 and $52,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for van drivers is $17.43 per hour.
Van driver salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Van drivers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Van Driver earn more?
Van driver salaries by experience level
Van driver salary estimates from across the web
Average van driver salary by state
The average van driver salary in Alaska, New York, and Delaware are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average van driver salary states are Florida, Iowa, and Arkansas.
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Highest paying states for van drivers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $42,558 | $20.46 |
| 2 | Indiana | $41,324 | $19.87 |
| 3 | Delaware | $43,756 | $21.04 |
| 4 | Georgia | $43,189 | $20.76 |
| 5 | Mississippi | $40,351 | $19.40 |
| 6 | New York | $44,120 | $21.21 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $41,286 | $19.85 |
| 8 | Nevada | $42,217 | $20.30 |
| 9 | Kentucky | $38,315 | $18.42 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $37,865 | $18.20 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $38,632 | $18.57 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $38,589 | $18.55 |
| 13 | South Carolina | $38,635 | $18.57 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $38,929 | $18.72 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $38,682 | $18.60 |
| 16 | Alabama | $38,508 | $18.51 |
| 17 | Maryland | $41,631 | $20.01 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $41,264 | $19.84 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $36,537 | $17.57 |
| 20 | Ohio | $35,651 | $17.14 |
| 21 | Illinois | $36,728 | $17.66 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $39,374 | $18.93 |
| 23 | California | $40,256 | $19.35 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $39,873 | $19.17 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $41,523 | $19.96 |
| 26 | Vermont | $38,308 | $18.42 |
| 27 | Washington | $41,558 | $19.98 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $39,798 | $19.13 |
| 29 | Alaska | $44,308 | $21.30 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $40,228 | $19.34 |
| 31 | Missouri | $35,618 | $17.12 |
| 32 | Kansas | $34,577 | $16.62 |
| 33 | Oregon | $37,305 | $17.94 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $35,974 | $17.30 |
| 35 | District of Columbia | $42,091 | $20.24 |
| 36 | Arizona | $35,609 | $17.12 |
| 37 | Texas | $36,449 | $17.52 |
| 38 | Virginia | $35,248 | $16.95 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $42,680 | $20.52 |
| 40 | Idaho | $34,105 | $16.40 |
| 41 | Utah | $34,172 | $16.43 |
| 42 | Montana | $33,338 | $16.03 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $32,155 | $15.46 |
| 44 | Iowa | $31,043 | $14.92 |
| 45 | Michigan | $32,624 | $15.68 |
| 46 | Colorado | $35,202 | $16.92 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $30,883 | $14.85 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $30,302 | $14.57 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $29,928 | $14.39 |
| 50 | Florida | $31,654 | $15.22 |
| 51 | Maine | $28,977 | $13.93 |
Highest paying cities for van drivers
The highest-paying cities for van drivers are New York, NY, Columbus, GA, and Olympia, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $44,340 | $21.32 |
| 2 | Columbus, GA | $43,087 | $20.71 |
| 3 | Olympia, WA | $41,878 | $20.13 |
| 4 | Milton, MA | $40,296 | $19.37 |
| 5 | Easton, PA | $38,799 | $18.65 |
| 6 | Auburn, AL | $38,568 | $18.54 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | $36,817 | $17.70 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $36,599 | $17.60 |
| 9 | Bellevue, NE | $36,563 | $17.58 |
| 10 | Kent, OH | $36,200 | $17.40 |
| 11 | Phoenix, AZ | $35,528 | $17.08 |
| 12 | Kansas City, MO | $35,310 | $16.98 |
| 13 | Kansas City, KS | $34,555 | $16.61 |
Van Drivers are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Van driver salary details
A van driver's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $52,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a van driver's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| Average | $36,254 | $3,021 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying van driver jobs
The highest paying types of van drivers are company driver, cdl driver, and haul truck driver.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Truck Driver | $56,767 | $4,731 | $27.29 | 876,579 |
| School Bus Driver | $37,607 | $3,134 | $18.08 | 112,230 |
| Tow Truck Driver | $38,555 | $3,213 | $18.54 | 666,918 |
| Delivery Driver | $38,785 | $3,232 | $18.65 | 1,002,317 |
| CDL Class A Driver | $52,203 | $4,350 | $25.10 | 696,903 |
| Transportation Driver | $43,236 | $3,603 | $20.79 | 1,006,562 |
Top companies hiring van drivers now:
Which companies pay van drivers the most?
Van driver salaries at DVFSchool and ASRC Federal are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average van driver salary at companies like Sharkey Transportation and Red Classic are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DVFSchool | $64,343 | $30.93 |
| 2 | ASRC Federal | $58,473 | $28.11 |
| 3 | Sharkey Transportation | $56,773 | $27.29 |
| 4 | Red Classic | $56,215 | $27.03 |
| 5 | Koch Trucking | $54,919 | $26.40 |
| 6 | Taylor Truck Line | $54,308 | $26.11 |
| 7 | Topeka Public Schools | $53,885 | $25.91 |
| 8 | KKW Trucking | $53,499 | $25.72 |
| 9 | US Foods | $52,850 | $25.41 |
| 10 | Cal-Ark International, Inc. | $52,325 | $25.16 |
| 11 | Fresenius Medical Care North America Holdings Limited Partnership | $52,075 | $25.04 |
| 12 | Anderson Trucking Service | $51,162 | $24.60 |
| 13 | IDT | $50,705 | $24.38 |
| 14 | Arnold Transportation Services | $50,639 | $24.35 |
| 15 | Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District | $50,455 | $24.26 |
| 16 | Ashley Distribution Services | $50,108 | $24.09 |
| 17 | Pride Transport | $49,836 | $23.96 |
| 18 | Epes Transport System | $49,825 | $23.95 |
| 19 | Alliance Transportation Group | $49,393 | $23.75 |
| 20 | Total Education Solutions Inc. | $49,366 | $23.73 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Van Driver salary by industry
The average van driver salary varies across industries:
- The average van driver salary in the transportation industry is $37,113, the highest of any industry.
- The average van driver salary in the finance industry is $36,257.
- Van drivers in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $32,608, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for van drivers
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation | $37,113 | $17.84 |
| 2 | Education | $36,257 | $17.43 |
| 3 | Technology | $36,110 | $17.36 |
| 4 | Professional | $35,583 | $17.11 |
| 5 | Health Care | $34,849 | $16.75 |
| 6 | Hospitality | $32,608 | $15.68 |
High paying van driver jobs
Van driver salary trends
The average van driver salary has risen by $7,077 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average van driver earned $29,177 annually, but today, they earn $36,254 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for van drivers over the last decade.
Compare van driver salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average van driver salary over time
Compare van driver salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Van driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,300 | $17.43 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $34,800 | $16.74 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $33,600 | $16.15 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $32,700 | $15.71 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $31,800 | $15.29 | +2.6% |
Recently added van driver salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Harbors | OTR Class A Dry Van Driver | Bristol, CT | 06/30/2025 | $80,000 |
| Sonesta Hotels | Shuttle Van Driver | Rosemont, IL | 06/30/2025 | $31,722 |
| SBS Transit | Driver Ambassador-Electric Van Driver | Boca Raton, FL | 06/30/2025 | $31,305 |
| Gobeacon | School Van Driver | Fitchburg, MA | 06/30/2025 | $41,740 |
| Gobeacon | School Van Driver | Bridgeport, CT | 06/30/2025 | $34,227 |
| Gobeacon | School Van Driver | Yonkers, NY | 06/30/2025 | $58,102 |
| Gobeacon | School Van Driver | Abington, PA | 06/30/2025 | $37,566 |
| Acendahealth | Van Driver | Cape May Court House, NJ | 06/30/2025 | $31,576 |
| National Express | School Van Driver-No EXP Needed-Training Provided | Pittsburgh, PA | 06/29/2025 | $39,549 |
| First Transit | School Van Driver | Nashua, NH | 06/29/2025 | $41,740 |
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