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

A Driver's salary grows with experience: starting around $39,738 for beginners, reaching about $40,527 at mid-level, and approach $42,550 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Driver?

Driver salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Driver roles are District of Columbia $45,367, California $45,195, Massachusetts $44,593. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Driver roles make?

Salaries for Driver level roles vary by specialization: Driver/Sales Representative: $57,304; PeopleMover Driver: $50,904; Tanker Truck Driver: $48,016; Forklift Driver: $42,802; Shuttle Driver II: $41,125.

Driver Salary in Delaware

How much does a Driver make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Driver in Delaware is $41,495 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,554
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,174 to $45,713
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,240

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Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,713	$3,809	$879	$22
Average	$41,495	$3,458	$798	$20
25th Percentile	$37,174	$3,098	$715	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Driver Salaries

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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Driver	$39,738
Intermediate Level Driver	$40,067
Senior Level Driver	$40,527
Specialist Level Driver	$41,309
Expert Level Driver	$42,550

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

District of Columbia: $45,367.
California: $45,195.
Massachusetts: $44,593.

District of Columbia $45,367 California $45,195 Massachusetts $44,593 Washington $44,429 New Jersey $44,413 Alaska $44,355 Connecticut $43,790 New York $43,560

Hawaii $42,827 Rhode Island $42,483 Maryland $42,249 Minnesota $41,930 Colorado $41,807 Illinois $41,766 Oregon $41,610 Delaware $41,495

New Hampshire $41,423 Virginia $41,262 Pennsylvania $40,790 Nevada $40,553 North Dakota $40,475 Michigan $40,352 Wisconsin $40,307 Vermont $40,217

Texas $39,967 Maine $39,950 Arizona $39,926 Ohio $39,897 Georgia $39,520 Indiana $39,332 Wyoming $39,295 Utah $39,237

Iowa $39,213 Kansas $39,016 Louisiana $38,959 North Carolina $38,938 Missouri $38,930 Florida $38,770 Montana $38,684 Nebraska $38,602

Kentucky $38,557 South Carolina $38,393 Tennessee $38,291 Idaho $38,250 New Mexico $37,951 Oklahoma $37,885 Alabama $37,644 South Dakota $37,238

Arkansas $37,017 West Virginia $36,898 Mississippi $36,541

Top Paying Cities for 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: $42,946
Little Creek: $42,548
Magnolia: $42,724

Lincoln, DE $42,946 Little Creek, DE $42,548 Magnolia, DE $42,724 Milford, DE $42,946 Marydel, DE $42,388 Millsboro, DE $42,946 Millville, DE $43,233 Milton, DE $42,946

Nassau, DE $42,946 Ocean View, DE $43,233 Rehoboth Beach, DE $43,233 Seaford, DE $42,495 Selbyville, DE $43,233 Smyrna, DE $42,339 Viola, DE $42,724 Woodside, DE $42,601

Bear, DE $42,028 Newark, DE $42,044 Claymont, DE $42,077 Delaware City, DE $42,044 Hockessin, DE $42,077 Kirkwood, DE $42,044 Middletown, DE $42,253 Montchanin, DE $42,077

New Castle, DE $42,077 Odessa, DE $42,311 Port Penn, DE $41,930 Rockland, DE $42,077 Saint Georges, DE $42,044 Townsend, DE $42,249 Winterthur, DE $42,077 Lewes, DE $42,946

Wilmington, DE $42,077 Dover, DE $42,528 Dover Afb, DE $42,626 Bethany Beach, DE $43,233 Bethel, DE $42,495 Bridgeville, DE $42,946 Camden Wyoming, DE $42,573 Cheswold, DE $42,429

Clayton, DE $42,323 Dagsboro, DE $43,233 Delmar, DE $42,495 Ellendale, DE $42,946 Felton, DE $42,946 Fenwick Island, DE $43,233 Frankford, DE $43,233 Frederica, DE $42,946

Georgetown, DE $42,946 Greenwood, DE $42,946 Harbeson, DE $42,946 Harrington, DE $42,946 Hartly, DE $42,302 Houston, DE $42,946 Kenton, DE $42,323 Laurel, DE $42,495

Yorklyn, DE $42,077

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

Understanding how 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 April 01, 2026

$37,174

Average $41,495/year

$45,713

$3,098

Average $3,458/month

$3,809

$715

Average $798/week

$879

$18

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,713	$3,809	$879	$22
Average	$41,495	$3,458	$798	$20
25th Percentile	$37,174	$3,098	$715	$18

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