What are the main factors that influence a Class A 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 Class A Driver's salary?

A Class A Driver's salary grows with experience: starting around $47,780 for beginners, reaching about $50,403 at mid-level, and approach $51,072 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Class A Driver?

Class A Driver salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Class A Driver roles are District of Columbia $53,553, California $53,350, Massachusetts $52,639. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Class A Driver roles make?

Salaries for Class A Driver level roles vary by specialization: CDL Class A Company Driver: $65,398; Class A Truck Driver: $54,990; Class Driver Oilfield: $54,400; CDL Driver-Class B: $53,403; Class B Driver: $50,062.

Class A Driver Salary in Delaware

How much does a Class A Driver make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Class A Driver in Delaware is $48,982 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,842
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,579 to $54,666
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,570

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Class A Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,666	$4,556	$1,051	$26
Average	$48,982	$4,082	$942	$24
25th Percentile	$44,579	$3,715	$857	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Class A Driver Salaries

A Class A 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 Experience Level Affects Class A Driver Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Class A Driver'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): $47,780
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,564
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,403
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $50,654
Expert (over 8 years): $51,072

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Class A Driver	$47,780
Intermediate Level Class A Driver	$48,564
Senior Level Class A Driver	$50,403
Specialist Level Class A Driver	$50,654
Expert Level Class A Driver	$51,072

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How Do Class A 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 Class A Drivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,553.
California: $53,350.
Massachusetts: $52,639.

District of Columbia $53,553 California $53,350 Massachusetts $52,639 Washington $52,445 New Jersey $52,426 Alaska $52,358 Connecticut $51,691 New York $51,420

Hawaii $50,554 Rhode Island $50,148 Maryland $49,872 Minnesota $49,495 Colorado $49,350 Illinois $49,301 Oregon $49,118 Delaware $48,982

New Hampshire $48,897 Virginia $48,706 Pennsylvania $48,150 Nevada $47,870 North Dakota $47,778 Michigan $47,633 Wisconsin $47,579 Vermont $47,473

Texas $47,178 Maine $47,159 Arizona $47,130 Ohio $47,096 Georgia $46,651 Indiana $46,428 Wyoming $46,385 Utah $46,317

Iowa $46,288 Kansas $46,056 Louisiana $45,988 North Carolina $45,964 Missouri $45,954 Florida $45,766 Montana $45,664 Nebraska $45,567

Kentucky $45,514 South Carolina $45,321 Tennessee $45,200 Idaho $45,151 New Mexico $44,798 Oklahoma $44,721 Alabama $44,435 South Dakota $43,957

Arkansas $43,695 West Virginia $43,555 Mississippi $43,134

Top Paying Cities for Class A 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: $50,694
Little Creek: $50,225
Magnolia: $50,433

Lincoln, DE $50,694 Little Creek, DE $50,225 Magnolia, DE $50,433 Milford, DE $50,694 Marydel, DE $50,036 Millsboro, DE $50,694 Millville, DE $51,033 Milton, DE $50,694

Nassau, DE $50,694 Ocean View, DE $51,033 Rehoboth Beach, DE $51,033 Seaford, DE $50,162 Selbyville, DE $51,033 Smyrna, DE $49,978 Viola, DE $50,433 Woodside, DE $50,288

Bear, DE $49,611 Newark, DE $49,630 Claymont, DE $49,669 Delaware City, DE $49,630 Hockessin, DE $49,669 Kirkwood, DE $49,630 Middletown, DE $49,877 Montchanin, DE $49,669

New Castle, DE $49,669 Odessa, DE $49,945 Port Penn, DE $49,495 Rockland, DE $49,669 Saint Georges, DE $49,630 Townsend, DE $49,872 Winterthur, DE $49,669 Lewes, DE $50,694

Wilmington, DE $49,669 Dover, DE $50,201 Dover Afb, DE $50,317 Bethany Beach, DE $51,033 Bethel, DE $50,162 Bridgeville, DE $50,694 Camden Wyoming, DE $50,254 Cheswold, DE $50,085

Clayton, DE $49,959 Dagsboro, DE $51,033 Delmar, DE $50,162 Ellendale, DE $50,694 Felton, DE $50,694 Fenwick Island, DE $51,033 Frankford, DE $51,033 Frederica, DE $50,694

Georgetown, DE $50,694 Greenwood, DE $50,694 Harbeson, DE $50,694 Harrington, DE $50,694 Hartly, DE $49,935 Houston, DE $50,694 Kenton, DE $49,959 Laurel, DE $50,162

Yorklyn, DE $49,669

Class A Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Class A 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 January 01, 2026

$44,579

Average $48,982/year

$54,666

$3,715

Average $4,082/month

$4,556

$857

Average $942/week

$1,051

$21

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,666	$4,556	$1,051	$26
Average	$48,982	$4,082	$942	$24
25th Percentile	$44,579	$3,715	$857	$21

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