Auto Transporter Salary in the United States

How much does an Auto Transporter make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Auto Transporter in the United States is $49,951 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Auto Transporter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,627
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,899 to $53,969
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,210
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Auto Transporter Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $53,969 $4,497 $1,038 $26
Average $49,951 $4,163 $961 $24
25th Percentile $45,899 $3,825 $883 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Auto Transporter Salaries

An Auto Transporter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Auto Transporter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Auto Transporter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,557
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $50,232
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,896
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,933
  • Expert (over 8 years): $53,062
Levels Salary
Entry Level Auto Transporter$49,557
Intermediate Level Auto Transporter$50,232
Senior Level Auto Transporter$51,896
Specialist Level Auto Transporter$52,933
Expert Level Auto Transporter$53,062
$49,557 0 yr
$50,232 < 2 yrs
$51,896 2-4 yrs
$52,933 5-8 yrs
$53,062 > 8 yrs
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How Do Auto Transporter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Auto Transporters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $55,305.
  • California: $55,096.
  • Massachusetts: $54,361.

Top Paying Cities for Auto Transporters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $63,003
  • San Francisco: $62,383
  • Oakland: $61,000

What Skills Can Increase an Auto Transporter's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 9.43% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Phlebotomy (Mentioned in 3.41% Job Postings): Phlebotomy is the process of making a puncture in a vein, usually in the arm, with a cannula for the purpose of drawing blood.
  • Medical Laboratory (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): Testing and analyzing medical and clinical specimens to help in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 9.43%
Phlebotomy 3.41%
Medical Laboratory 1.98%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Auto Transporter's salary.
  • Clinical Diagnostic: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Product Testing: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Diagnostic
$54,946
10%
Collaboration
$53,447
7%
Product Testing
$52,948
6%
Molecular Biology
$51,949
4%
Oral Communication
$51,949
4%
Leadership
$51,949
4%
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Auto Transporter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Auto Transporter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Auto Transporter

Salaries for an Auto Transporter can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $42,136 in 2023 to around $41,540 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Auto Transporter salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Auto Transporter Over Time

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$41,993
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