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Semi truck driver salary

Average semi truck driver salary

$57,712

$27.75 hourly rate

Entry-level semi truck driver salary
$38,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Semi Truck Driver Salary

The semi truck driver salary varies across the United States, with an average of $57,712 annually. Factors influencing this salary include the driver's experience level, geographical location, and specific job responsibilities. For instance, drivers with more years of experience typically earn higher wages.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level drivers can expect salaries starting around $41,000, while experienced drivers can earn upwards of $75,000. Additionally, specialized roles such as hazardous materials transportation may offer higher compensation.

Highest Paying States

States such as Alaska, New York, and California provide some of the highest salaries for semi truck drivers, reflecting the demand for skilled drivers in those regions. Exploring job opportunities in these locations could lead to better pay and benefits.

If you’re considering a career as a semi truck driver, understanding these salary dynamics can help you make informed decisions about your career path.

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Mid-South Management$78,878
Indiana State Police$33,933

Semi truck driver salaries by experience level

Semi truck driver salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a semi truck driver typically falls between $34,373 and $102,972.
zippia
$57,712yearly
glassdoor[1]
$71,303yearly
comparably[2]
$34,373yearly
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$102,972yearly

Average semi truck driver salary by state

The average semi truck driver salary in North Dakota, Illinois, and Wyoming are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average semi truck driver salary states are Georgia, New Hampshire, and Arizona.

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Highest paying states for semi truck drivers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Illinois$73,205$35.19
2Wyoming$70,617$33.95
3Delaware$69,913$33.61
4Tennessee$63,843$30.69
5North Dakota$78,797$37.88
6Montana$69,976$33.64
7Kentucky$61,335$29.49
8Nevada$66,420$31.93
9Minnesota$66,668$32.05
10Pennsylvania$62,673$30.13
11West Virginia$60,544$29.11
12Nebraska$62,642$30.12
13Vermont$66,407$31.93
14Ohio$60,468$29.07
15Connecticut$68,051$32.72
16South Dakota$63,423$30.49
17Maryland$66,466$31.95
18North Carolina$61,639$29.63
19Oklahoma$60,709$29.19
20Virginia$65,753$31.61
21Alabama$60,809$29.24
22New Mexico$61,484$29.56
23Missouri$60,955$29.31
24New York$66,894$32.16
25Michigan$60,576$29.12
26Wisconsin$60,465$29.07
27Louisiana$59,942$28.82
28Mississippi$58,333$28.04
29Arkansas$58,248$28.00
30Texas$60,330$29.00
31Utah$60,724$29.19
32Kansas$57,242$27.52
33District of Columbia$66,483$31.96
34South Carolina$57,836$27.81
35Massachusetts$62,452$30.02
36New Jersey$62,366$29.98
37Rhode Island$60,294$28.99
38Idaho$59,486$28.60
39Washington$61,036$29.34
40California$59,484$28.60
41Iowa$53,068$25.51
42Indiana$52,483$25.23
43Alaska$58,845$28.29
44Georgia$56,210$27.02
45Maine$57,736$27.76
46Oregon$58,506$28.13
47Hawaii$61,748$29.69
48Arizona$55,830$26.84
49Colorado$56,385$27.11
50New Hampshire$55,831$26.84
51Florida$48,446$23.29

Highest paying cities for semi truck drivers

The highest-paying cities for semi truck drivers are Bismarck, ND, Chicago, IL, and Bridgeport, CT.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Bismarck, ND$78,396$37.69
2Chicago, IL$73,320$35.25
3Bridgeport, CT$68,091$32.74
4Albany, NY$67,214$32.31
5Baltimore, MD$66,612$32.02
6Las Vegas, NV$66,447$31.95
7Allentown, PA$62,903$30.24
8Hackensack, NJ$62,541$30.07
9Cedar City, UT$61,144$29.40
10Lakewood, OH$61,130$29.39
11De Pere, WI$60,986$29.32
12Kansas City, MO$60,848$29.25
13Dallas, TX$60,534$29.10
14Kentwood, MI$60,393$29.04
15Montebello, CA$59,240$28.48
16Dodge City, KS$56,951$27.38
17Bullhead City, AZ$56,005$26.93
18Derry, NH$55,921$26.89
19Gary, IN$52,770$25.37

Semi truck driver salary details

A semi 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 semi truck driver salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a semi truck driver's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$86,000$7,167$41
75th Percentile$71,000$5,917$34
Average$57,712$4,809$28
25th Percentile$46,000$3,833$22
10th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18

Highest paying semi truck driver jobs

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

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Driver/Mover$32,318$2,693$15.54929,748
CDL Driver$63,112$5,259$30.34784,044
Van Driver$36,254$3,021$17.43791,293
Driver$34,771$2,898$16.721,017,998
Local Driver$48,160$4,013$23.15786,531
Truck Driver-Over-The-Road$69,158$5,763$33.25689,630

Which companies pay semi truck drivers the most?

Semi truck driver salaries at Mid-South Management and Marvin and are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average semi truck driver salary at companies like Knight Transportation and Great Lakes Wine and Spirits are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Mid-South Management$78,878$37.92
2Marvin and$64,015$30.78
3Knight Transportation$59,376$28.55
4Great Lakes Wine and Spirits$55,217$26.55
5A & M$55,009$26.45
6Career Company in Silicon Valley$53,604$25.77
7BlastOne$53,410$25.68
8Croell Ready Mix$53,352$25.65
9The Davey Tree Expert Company$53,287$25.62
10Ruan$52,451$25.22
11NEXTAFF$51,472$24.75
12The Walt Disney Company$47,238$22.71
13Indiana State Police$33,933$16.31

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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

The average semi truck driver salary varies across industries:

  • The average semi truck driver salary in the transportation industry is $59,088, the highest of any industry.
  • The average semi truck driver salary in the finance industry is $53,569.
  • Semi truck drivers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $53,305, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for semi truck drivers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Transportation$59,088$28.41
2Manufacturing$53,569$25.75
3Energy$53,376$25.66
4Retail$53,305$25.63

High paying semi truck driver jobs

Semi truck driver salary trends

The average semi truck driver salary has risen by $11,265 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average semi truck driver earned $46,447 annually, but today, they earn $57,712 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for semi truck drivers over the last decade.

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

Average semi truck driver salary over time

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

Semi truck driver salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$57,700$27.75+4.0%
2024$55,400$26.65+3.5%
2023$53,500$25.72+2.7%
2022$52,000$25.01+2.7%
2021$50,600$24.34+2.6%

Recently added semi truck driver salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Pacific RecyclingSemi-Truck Driver (Class A)Klamath Falls, OR06/25/2025$50,088
Hawkeye Community CollegeCDL Semi Truck Driving InstructorWaterloo, IA06/18/2025$44,871
Sunshine DisposalSemi Truck DriverSpokane Valley, WA04/16/2025$59,417
Romac IndustriesSemi-Truck DriverSultan, WA03/20/2025$50,088
Lily TransportationRegional Class A Semi-Truck DriverSayre, PA02/23/2025$120,003
Lily TransportationRegional Class A Semi-Truck DriverFine, NY02/23/2025$120,003
Mycraftsource#0218-Semi TruckBenton, AR02/17/2025$27,110
Pacific Recycling, Inc.Semi-Truck Driver (Class A)Eugene, OR02/16/2025$52,175
Rogue FitnessSemi Truck Driver-2Nd ShiftColumbus, OH02/16/2025$62,610
Disney Worldwide ServicesSemi-Truck Driver--InternalAnaheim, CA02/12/2025$60,106

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