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Seasonal driver salary

Average seasonal driver salary

$16.47

$34,267 yearly

Entry-level seasonal driver salary
$23,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Seasonal Driver Salaries

The average salary for a seasonal driver stands at approximately $34,267 per year, translating to about $16 per hour. Seasonal drivers play a crucial role in logistics, especially during peak demand periods, such as holidays or special events. Compensation varies based on several factors, including geographic location, experience level, and the specific industry.

Salary by State

Pay rates differ significantly across states. For instance, seasonal drivers in states with high demand, like California and New York, often earn more due to living costs and competition.

Experience Matters

Entry-level seasonal drivers can expect lower wages, while those with more experience can command higher salaries. Understanding these dynamics is essential for anyone looking to maximize their earnings in this field.

Top Cities for Seasonal Drivers

Large metropolitan areas frequently offer the best pay. Cities such as Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago typically have the highest demand for seasonal drivers, reflecting in their salary scales.

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Where can a Seasonal Driver earn more?

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Columbus, OH$48,064
Charlotte, NC$31,743
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PepsiCo$47,724
Prince George’s County Trap & Skeet Center$27,965

Seasonal driver salaries by experience level

Average seasonal driver salary by state

The average seasonal driver salary in Alaska, New York, and Maryland are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average seasonal driver salary states are Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for seasonal drivers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Maryland$45,621$21.93
2Pennsylvania$40,741$19.59
3New York$45,769$22.00
4Rhode Island$44,760$21.52
5Virginia$42,484$20.43
6Ohio$37,168$17.87
7Illinois$39,382$18.93
8Indiana$36,181$17.39
9Vermont$40,086$19.27
10Connecticut$43,100$20.72
11Minnesota$39,028$18.76
12New Jersey$43,506$20.92
13New Hampshire$39,868$19.17
14Kentucky$34,220$16.45
15Utah$38,102$18.32
16Alaska$46,573$22.39
17District of Columbia$45,959$22.10
18Wisconsin$35,279$16.96
19Delaware$36,811$17.70
20Tennessee$33,474$16.09
21Colorado$38,988$18.74
22North Dakota$37,267$17.92
23West Virginia$32,853$15.79
24Wyoming$34,750$16.71
25Michigan$34,560$16.62
26Kansas$32,728$15.73
27Massachusetts$39,244$18.87
28Oregon$36,455$17.53
29California$36,240$17.42
30Hawaii$43,006$20.68
31South Dakota$34,602$16.64
32Oklahoma$31,917$15.34
33Idaho$34,456$16.57
34North Carolina$32,827$15.78
35Missouri$32,402$15.58
36Montana$34,560$16.62
37Louisiana$31,030$14.92
38Washington$35,484$17.06
39Iowa$29,964$14.41
40Mississippi$29,247$14.06
41Texas$32,447$15.60
42Arizona$31,474$15.13
43Nevada$31,212$15.01
44Georgia$30,515$14.67
45Alabama$28,381$13.64
46Maine$31,091$14.95
47New Mexico$27,912$13.42
48South Carolina$23,713$11.40
49Nebraska$29,715$14.29
50Arkansas$27,961$13.44
51Florida$27,919$13.42

Highest paying cities for seasonal drivers

The highest-paying cities for seasonal drivers are Fairbanks, AK, New York, NY, and Odenton, MD.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Fairbanks, AK$48,064$23.11
2New York, NY$45,947$22.09
3Odenton, MD$45,587$21.92
4Richmond, VA$42,134$20.26
5Middletown, PA$41,426$19.92
6Elk Grove Village, IL$39,765$19.12
7Broomfield, CO$39,146$18.82
8Boston, MA$39,122$18.81
9Minneapolis, MN$39,113$18.80
10West Valley City, UT$38,098$18.32
11San Francisco, CA$37,576$18.07
12Portland, OR$36,530$17.56
13Columbus, OH$36,408$17.50
14Bellingham, WA$35,631$17.13
15New Berlin, WI$35,329$16.99
16Sioux Falls, SD$34,611$16.64
17Bozeman, MT$34,393$16.54
18Knoxville, TN$34,266$16.47
19Overland Park, KS$32,968$15.85
20Charlotte, NC$31,743$15.26

Seasonal Drivers are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. New York, NY
  2. Richmond, VA
  3. Broomfield, CO
  4. Boston, MA
  5. Minneapolis, MN

Seasonal driver salary details

A seasonal driver's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $50,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average seasonal driver salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a seasonal driver's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$50,000$4,167$24
75th Percentile$42,000$3,500$20
Average$34,267$2,856$16
25th Percentile$27,000$2,250$13
10th Percentile$23,000$1,917$11

Highest paying seasonal driver jobs

The highest paying types of seasonal drivers are company driver, cdl driver, and haul truck driver.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Delivery Truck Driver$55,563$4,630$26.71837,326
Tow Truck Driver$38,555$3,213$18.54666,918
Truck Driver$60,326$5,027$29.00827,858
CDL Class A Driver$52,203$4,350$25.10696,903
CDL Driver$63,112$5,259$30.34784,044
Fuel Truck Driver$56,767$4,731$27.29876,579

Which companies pay seasonal drivers the most?

Seasonal driver salaries at PepsiCo and UPS are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average seasonal driver salary at companies like Land O'Lakes and Waste Connections are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1PepsiCo$47,724$22.94
2UPS$47,410$22.79
3Land O'Lakes$38,530$18.52
4Waste Connections$37,439$18.00
5Scholastic$35,341$16.99
6CHS$34,763$16.71
7Alsum Farms & Produce$34,554$16.61
8Bunzl Distribution$34,352$16.52
9Roy Jorgensen Associates$34,155$16.42
10Alterra Mountain$34,135$16.41
11Clarke$34,117$16.40
12L Knife & Son$34,094$16.39
13GROWMARK$33,718$16.21
14Vail Resorts$33,646$16.18
15Vacasa$33,351$16.03
16Vasari LLC$32,738$15.74
17National Holdings$31,518$15.15
18West Valley City$30,331$14.58
19Edible Arrangements$30,170$14.50
20Prince George’s County Trap & Skeet Center$27,965$13.44

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Seasonal driver salary trends

The average seasonal driver salary has risen by $7,372 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average seasonal driver earned $26,895 annually, but today, they earn $34,267 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for seasonal drivers over the last decade.

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

Average seasonal driver salary over time

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

Seasonal driver salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$34,300$16.47+6.3%
2024$32,100$15.44+5.5%
2023$30,300$14.59+4.1%
2022$29,100$13.98+2.8%
2021$28,300$13.60+2.4%

Recently added seasonal driver salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
SBS Transit*Seasonal* Driver Ambassador-Electric ShuttleSanta Monica, CA06/30/2025$36,042
Enterprise Rent-A-CarSeasonal-Lot Driver-Myrtle Beach AirportMyrtle Beach, SC06/28/2025$29,218
Enterprise MobilitySeasonal-Lot Driver-Myrtle Beach AirportMyrtle Beach, SC06/27/2025$29,218
Arbor Valley NurseryDriver-SeasonalBrighton, CO06/27/2025$48,001
Enterprise Rent-A-CarSeasonal Lot Driver-Colorado Springs AirportColorado Springs, CO06/26/2025$31,305
Enterprise Rent-A-CarSeasonal Lot Driver-Savannah AirportSavannah, GA06/26/2025$31,305
Enterprise Rent-A-CarSeasonal Lot Driver-Syracuse AirportSyracuse, NY06/26/2025$32,349
Maryland National Capital ParkZamboni Driver-SeasonalMaryland06/26/2025$32,244
Republic ServicesSeasonal Garbage Driver-Ending December 2025Melrose Park, IL06/25/2025$62,088
Custer State Park Resorts2025 April-October Seasonal Chuckwagon DriverCuster, SD06/25/2025$23,374

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