What are the main factors that influence a Road Train Driver's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Road Train Driver's salary?

A Road Train Driver's salary grows with experience: a Desktop Publishing Operator I (0-1 years)earns $56,880, a Road Train Driver (1-3 years)earns $63,035, a Desktop Publishing Operator III (3-5 years)earns $75,656,

What are the highest paying states for a Road Train Driver?

Road Train Driver salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Road Train Driver roles are District of Columbia $67,315, California $67,060, Massachusetts $66,166. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Road Train Driver roles make?

Salaries for Road Train Driver level roles vary by specialization: Road Manager: $115,159; Road Supervisor: $81,583; Road Foreman: $80,348; Over the Road Truck Driver: $73,268; Train Driver: $68,213.

Road Train Driver Salary in Delaware

How much does a Road Train Driver make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Road Train Driver in Delaware is $61,570 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Road Train Driver's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,726
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,538 to $70,550
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,136

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Road Train Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,550	$5,879	$1,357	$34
Average	$61,570	$5,131	$1,184	$30
25th Percentile	$54,538	$4,545	$1,049	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Road Train Driver Salaries

A Road Train Driver'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 Do Road Train Driver 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 Road Train Drivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,315.
California: $67,060.
Massachusetts: $66,166.

District of Columbia $67,315 California $67,060 Massachusetts $66,166 Washington $65,923 New Jersey $65,899 Alaska $65,814 Connecticut $64,975 New York $64,634

Hawaii $63,546 Rhode Island $63,035 Maryland $62,689 Minnesota $62,214 Colorado $62,032 Illinois $61,971 Oregon $61,740 Delaware $61,570

New Hampshire $61,463 Virginia $61,223 Pennsylvania $60,524 Nevada $60,171 North Dakota $60,056 Michigan $59,874 Wisconsin $59,807 Vermont $59,673

Texas $59,302 Maine $59,278 Arizona $59,241 Ohio $59,199 Georgia $58,639 Indiana $58,360 Wyoming $58,305 Utah $58,220

Iowa $58,183 Kansas $57,892 Louisiana $57,806 North Carolina $57,776 Missouri $57,764 Florida $57,527 Montana $57,399 Nebraska $57,278

Kentucky $57,211 South Carolina $56,967 Tennessee $56,815 Idaho $56,755 New Mexico $56,311 Oklahoma $56,214 Alabama $55,855 South Dakota $55,253

Arkansas $54,925 West Virginia $54,748 Mississippi $54,219

Top Paying Cities for Road Train Drivers

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:

Lincoln: $61,293
Little Creek: $61,741
Magnolia: $61,653

Lincoln, DE $61,293 Little Creek, DE $61,741 Magnolia, DE $61,653 Milford, DE $61,448 Marydel, DE $61,549 Millsboro, DE $61,035 Millville, DE $61,130 Milton, DE $61,235

Nassau, DE $61,280 Ocean View, DE $61,119 Rehoboth Beach, DE $61,237 Seaford, DE $61,271 Selbyville, DE $61,018 Smyrna, DE $61,784 Viola, DE $61,499 Woodside, DE $61,665

Bear, DE $61,522 Newark, DE $61,499 Claymont, DE $61,625 Delaware City, DE $61,561 Hockessin, DE $61,494 Kirkwood, DE $61,549 Middletown, DE $61,573 Montchanin, DE $61,508

New Castle, DE $61,517 Odessa, DE $61,603 Port Penn, DE $61,645 Rockland, DE $61,514 Saint Georges, DE $61,553 Townsend, DE $61,648 Winterthur, DE $61,521 Lewes, DE $61,259

Wilmington, DE $61,497 Dover, DE $61,741 Dover Afb, DE $61,416 Bethany Beach, DE $61,055 Bethel, DE $61,118 Bridgeville, DE $61,262 Camden Wyoming, DE $61,567 Cheswold, DE $61,721

Clayton, DE $61,723 Dagsboro, DE $61,012 Delmar, DE $60,914 Ellendale, DE $61,099 Felton, DE $61,443 Fenwick Island, DE $61,026 Frankford, DE $60,919 Frederica, DE $61,504

Georgetown, DE $60,989 Greenwood, DE $61,272 Harbeson, DE $61,054 Harrington, DE $61,366 Hartly, DE $61,556 Houston, DE $61,278 Kenton, DE $61,726 Laurel, DE $60,953

Yorklyn, DE $61,512

Road Train Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Road Train Driver'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 May 01, 2026

$54,538

Average $61,570/year

$70,550

$4,545

Average $5,131/month

$5,879

$1,049

Average $1,184/week

$1,357

$26

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,550	$5,879	$1,357	$34
Average	$61,570	$5,131	$1,184	$30
25th Percentile	$54,538	$4,545	$1,049	$26

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