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Semi driver salary
Average semi driver salary
$49,041
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Average semi driver salary by state
Highest paying states for semi drivers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $57,614 | $27.70 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $55,545 | $26.70 |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $53,758 | $25.85 |
| 4 | Kansas | $53,442 | $25.69 |
| 5 | Montana | $62,845 | $30.21 |
| 6 | Nevada | $55,894 | $26.87 |
| 7 | Washington | $59,826 | $28.76 |
| 8 | Arizona | $55,196 | $26.54 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $51,832 | $24.92 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $54,952 | $26.42 |
| 11 | Utah | $54,394 | $26.15 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $55,021 | $26.45 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $52,500 | $25.24 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $51,842 | $24.92 |
| 15 | Colorado | $55,943 | $26.90 |
| 16 | Iowa | $51,213 | $24.62 |
| 17 | Idaho | $52,918 | $25.44 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $55,777 | $26.82 |
| 19 | Delaware | $53,212 | $25.58 |
| 20 | Arkansas | $49,502 | $23.80 |
| 21 | Indiana | $49,646 | $23.87 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $53,534 | $25.74 |
| 23 | Illinois | $50,594 | $24.32 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $49,065 | $23.59 |
| 25 | New York | $53,809 | $25.87 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $49,364 | $23.73 |
| 27 | Vermont | $52,108 | $25.05 |
| 28 | Ohio | $48,166 | $23.16 |
| 29 | Texas | $50,443 | $24.25 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $54,792 | $26.34 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $48,234 | $23.19 |
| 32 | Michigan | $50,172 | $24.12 |
| 33 | Oregon | $52,751 | $25.36 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $50,074 | $24.07 |
| 35 | Massachusetts | $53,874 | $25.90 |
| 36 | Alaska | $57,570 | $27.68 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $49,874 | $23.98 |
| 38 | Missouri | $49,707 | $23.90 |
| 39 | District of Columbia | $55,103 | $26.49 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $47,832 | $23.00 |
| 41 | Georgia | $48,200 | $23.17 |
| 42 | Alabama | $46,576 | $22.39 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $43,887 | $21.10 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $57,603 | $27.69 |
| 45 | California | $49,644 | $23.87 |
| 46 | Maryland | $48,960 | $23.54 |
| 47 | Virginia | $47,918 | $23.04 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $44,783 | $21.53 |
| 49 | North Carolina | $47,019 | $22.61 |
| 50 | Maine | $47,986 | $23.07 |
| 51 | Florida | $44,374 | $21.33 |
Semi driver salary details
A semi driver's salary ranges from $34,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $69,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a semi driver's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $69,000 | $5,750 | $33 |
| 75th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| Average | $49,041 | $4,087 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| 10th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
Highest paying semi driver jobs
The highest paying types of semi drivers are company driver, commercial truck driver, and truck driver class a.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver Class A | $63,270 | $5,272 | $30.42 | 709,900 |
| Driver Trainer | $46,074 | $3,839 | $22.15 | 844,436 |
| CDL Class A Driver | $52,203 | $4,350 | $25.10 | 696,903 |
| Local Truck Driver | $59,069 | $4,922 | $28.40 | 709,260 |
| Tractor-Trailer Driver | $58,498 | $4,875 | $28.12 | 690,787 |
| Haul Truck Driver | $60,932 | $5,078 | $29.29 | 704,286 |
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Semi driver salary trends
The average semi driver salary has risen by $9,573 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average semi driver earned $39,468 annually, but today, they earn $49,041 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for semi drivers over the last decade.
Compare semi driver salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average semi driver salary over time
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Semi driver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,000 | $23.58 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $47,100 | $22.64 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $45,500 | $21.85 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $44,200 | $21.25 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $43,000 | $20.68 | +2.6% |
Recently added semi driver salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunstate | Semi Driver | Greensboro, NC | 06/21/2025 | $50,088 |
| Sunstate | Semi Driver | Houston, TX | 06/11/2025 | $54,262 |
| Sunstate | Semi Driver | Corpus Christi, TX | 05/24/2025 | $52,175 |
| Sunstate | Semi Driver | French Camp, CA | 05/24/2025 | $54,262 |
| Sunstate | Semi Driver | Bradenton, FL | 05/07/2025 | $50,088 |
| Sunstate | Semi Driver | Kent, WA | 04/20/2025 | $56,558 |
| Dairy Farmers of America | Baskin Robbins Route Semi Driver Class A | Grand Rapids, MI | 03/27/2025 | $66,826 |
| Sunstate | Semi Driver | Fort Collins, CO | 03/26/2025 | $51,653 |
| Sunstate | Semi Driver | Austin, TX | 03/16/2025 | $54,262 |
| Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska | Semi Driver | Grand Island, NE | 03/06/2025 | $40,697 |
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