How much does a Tanker Truck Driver make in the United States? The average Tanker Truck Driver salary in the United States is $51,045 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $45,278 and $58,758. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Tanker Truck Driver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tanker Truck Driver Salary $40,028 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Tanker Truck Driver Salary $45,278 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Tanker Truck Driver Salary $51,045 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Tanker Truck Driver Salary $58,758 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Tanker Truck Driver Salary $65,780 US March 26, 2024
25% $45,278 10% $40,028 90% $65,780 75% $58,758 $51,045 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Tanker Truck Driver

Tanker Truck Driver drives and operates industrial-grade vehicles such as tankers or mixers. Follows operating procedures for such vehicles, including safety precautions and the operating of control panels and special vehicle functions. Being a Tanker Truck Driver coordinates the loading and unloading of vehicles and verifies shipment cargo. Prepares and regularly inspects the vehicle prior to operation, checking air pressure, lights, and fluid levels. Additionally, Tanker Truck Driver manages appropriate cargo documentation and provides necessary paperwork upon the delivery of goods. Complies with all DOT, EPA, and company regulations. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires Commercial Driver License (CDL) - Class A. Requires Tanker (CDL-N) Endorsement. May Require HazMat (HME) Endorsement. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Tanker Truck Driver works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Tanker Truck Driver typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Tanker Truck Driver

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Tanker Truck Driver, the first career path typically progresses to Dump Truck Driver II.

The second career path typically starts with a Heavy Truck Driver III position, and then progresses to Heavy Truck Driver IV.

The third career path typically progresses to Light Truck Driver III.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with a Truck Dispatch Supervisor position, and then progresses to Truck Dispatch Supervisor, Sr..

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Tanker Truck Driver salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Tanker Truck Driver, the highest Tanker Truck Driver salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Tanker Truck Driver salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Tanker Truck Driver salary is in Miami, FL, where the Tanker Truck Driver salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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