What are the main factors that influence a 7D 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 7D Driver's salary?

A 7D Driver's salary grows with experience: starting around $38,743 for beginners, reaching about $40,583 at mid-level, and approach $41,052 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a 7D Driver?

7D Driver salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 7D Driver roles are District of Columbia $44,479, California $44,310, Massachusetts $43,720. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 7D Driver roles make?

Salaries for 7D 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.

How do different companies affect a 7D Driver's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for 7D Driver roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

7D Driver Salary in the United States

How much does a 7D Driver make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a 7D Driver in the United States is $40,173 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a 7D Driver's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,242
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,049 to $44,396
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,205

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7D Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,396	$3,700	$854	$21
Average	$40,173	$3,348	$773	$19
25th Percentile	$37,049	$3,087	$712	$18

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Key Factors That Influence 7D Driver Salaries

A 7D 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects 7D Driver Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 7D 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): $38,743
Early Career (1-2 years): $39,293
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,583
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,759
Expert (over 8 years): $41,052

Levels	Salary
Entry Level 7D Driver	$38,743
Intermediate Level 7D Driver	$39,293
Senior Level 7D Driver	$40,583
Specialist Level 7D Driver	$40,759
Expert Level 7D Driver	$41,052

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How Do 7D 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 7D Drivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $44,479.
California: $44,310.
Massachusetts: $43,720.

District of Columbia $44,479

California $44,310

Massachusetts $43,720

Washington $43,559

New Jersey $43,543

Alaska $43,487

Connecticut $42,932

New York $42,707

Hawaii $41,988

Rhode Island $41,651

Maryland $41,422

Minnesota $41,109

Colorado $40,988

Illinois $40,948

Oregon $40,795

Delaware $40,683

New Hampshire $40,612

Virginia $40,454

Pennsylvania $39,992

Nevada $39,759

North Dakota $39,682

Michigan $39,562

Wisconsin $39,518

Vermont $39,429

Texas $39,184

Maine $39,168

Arizona $39,144

Ohio $39,116

Georgia $38,746

Indiana $38,562

Wyoming $38,526

Utah $38,469

Iowa $38,445

Kansas $38,252

Louisiana $38,196

North Carolina $38,176

Missouri $38,168

Florida $38,011

Montana $37,927

Nebraska $37,847

Kentucky $37,802

South Carolina $37,642

Tennessee $37,541

Idaho $37,501

New Mexico $37,208

Oklahoma $37,144

Alabama $36,907

South Dakota $36,509

Arkansas $36,292

West Virginia $36,175

Mississippi $35,826

Top Paying Cities for 7D 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:

San Jose: $50,670
San Francisco: $50,172
Oakland: $49,059

San Jose, CA $50,670

San Francisco, CA $50,172

Oakland, CA $49,059

New York, NY $46,556

Queens Village, NY $46,255

Paramus, NJ $45,933

Passaic, NJ $45,893

Bergenfield, NJ $45,853

Stamford, CT $45,793

Huntington, NY $45,753

Newark, NJ $45,491

Bridgeport, CT $45,411

New Brunswick, NJ $45,279

Vallejo, CA $45,194

Middlesex, NJ $45,170

Somerset, NJ $45,134

Petaluma, CA $45,042

Santa Cruz, CA $44,885

Boston, MA $44,805

Monterey, CA $44,604

Fairbanks, AK $44,576

Los Angeles, CA $44,499

Washington, DC $44,479

Seattle, WA $44,407

Santa Rosa, CA $44,399

Juneau, AK $44,282

Orange, CA $44,150

Anchorage, AK $44,077

Anaheim, CA $44,049

Santa Ana, CA $43,989

Nassau, NY $43,965

Long Beach, CA $43,949

Danbury, CT $43,937

Santa Maria, CA $43,800

Everett, WA $43,792

Bremerton, WA $43,595

Trenton, NJ $43,519

Sacramento, CA $43,503

San Diego, CA $43,483

Brockton, MA $43,467

Tacoma, WA $43,451

Santa Barbara, CA $43,394

Lowell, MA $43,234

New Suffolk, NY $43,218

Nashua, NH $43,169

Lompoc, CA $43,105

Ventura, CA $43,065

Stockton, CA $43,053

New Haven, CT $42,973

Atlantic City, NJ $42,868

Hartford, CT $42,780

Modesto, CA $42,760

Poughkeepsie, NY $42,671

New Britain, CT $42,651

Olympia, WA $42,595

Kennewick, WA $42,595

New London, CT $42,587

Norwich, CT $42,575

Lawrence, MA $42,555

Bakersfield, CA $42,442

Riverside, CA $42,386

New Bedford, MA $42,386

Richland, WA $42,346

Portsmouth, NH $42,314

Vineland, NJ $42,306

San Bernardino, CA $42,274

Boulder, CO $42,161

Worcester, MA $42,129

Portland, OR $42,093

Saint Paul, MN $42,045

Minneapolis, MN $42,045

Philadelphia, PA $41,988

Honolulu, HI $41,775

Springfield, MA $41,635

Providence, RI $41,631

Chicago, IL $41,514

Bellingham, WA $41,466

Baltimore, MD $41,422

Chico, CA $41,322

Wilmington, DE $41,253

Pittsfield, MA $41,213

Manchester, NH $41,137

Spokane, WA $40,960

Denver, CO $40,956

Albany, NY $40,767

Troy, NY $40,751

Schenectady, NY $40,667

Burlington, VT $40,578

Portland, ME $40,438

Salem, OR $40,406

Yakima, WA $40,398

Ann Arbor, MI $40,386

Rochester, MN $40,273

Fresno, CA $40,253

Reno, NV $40,253

Milwaukee, WI $40,217

Detroit, MI $40,177

Allentown, PA $40,165

Carson City, NV $40,161

Houston, TX $40,100

Colorado Springs, CO $40,096

Syracuse, NY $40,076

Eugene, OR $40,000

Bismarck, ND $39,952

Gary, IN $39,952

Galveston, TX $39,952

Springfield, OR $39,920

Medford, OR $39,823

Fort Collins, CO $39,807

Austin, TX $39,775

Mesa, AZ $39,691

Phoenix, AZ $39,682

Dallas, TX $39,670

Reading, PA $39,646

Saint Cloud, MN $39,630

Concord, NH $39,594

Madison, WI $39,578

Utica, NY $39,470

Raleigh, NC $39,437

Las Vegas, NV $39,433

Rochester, NY $39,405

Des Moines, IA $39,401

Atlanta, GA $39,337

Battle Creek, MI $39,325

Salt Lake City, UT $39,313

Lancaster, PA $39,253

Champaign, IL $39,245

Harrisburg, PA $39,196

Durham, NC $39,160

Kansas City, MO $39,156

Kansas City, KS $39,148

Fort Worth, TX $39,144

Boca Raton, FL $39,128

Cleveland, OH $39,124

Columbus, OH $39,116

Pittsburgh, PA $39,112

Richmond, VA $39,096

Indianapolis, IN $39,088

Cincinnati, OH $39,036

Petersburg, VA $38,975

Billings, MT $38,887

Lansing, MI $38,887

Huntsville, AL $38,887

Lebanon, PA $38,883

Dayton, OH $38,879

Pueblo, CO $38,879

Appleton, WI $38,867

Buffalo, NY $38,851

Racine, WI $38,831

Charlotte, NC $38,827

Saint Louis, MO $38,815

Springfield, IL $38,799

Elkhart, IN $38,791

York, PA $38,791

Gastonia, NC $38,787

Benton Harbor, MI $38,787

Beaumont, TX $38,763

Lorain, OH $38,755

Toledo, OH $38,738

Binghamton, NY $38,718

Rock Hill, SC $38,714

Rockford, IL $38,694

Fargo, ND $38,674

Elyria, OH $38,674

Flagstaff, AZ $38,646

Fort Lauderdale, FL $38,622

Miami, FL $38,598

Duluth, MN $38,534

Bangor, ME $38,481

Cedar Rapids, IA $38,437

Louisville, KY $38,417

Grand Rapids, MI $38,409

Hialeah, FL $38,405

Casper, WY $38,349

Scranton, PA $38,301

New Orleans, LA $38,289

Virginia Beach, VA $38,284

Akron, OH $38,264

Peoria, IL $38,212

Sarasota, FL $38,204

Green Bay, WI $38,176

Baton Rouge, LA $38,156

Charleston, SC $38,148

Nashville, TN $38,136

Jamestown, NY $38,128

Davenport, IA $38,128

Tucson, AZ $38,108

Cheyenne, WY $38,096

Saint Petersburg, FL $38,084

Tampa, FL $38,076

Omaha, NE $38,068

Port Arthur, TX $38,051

Evansville, IN $38,051

Bradenton, FL $38,035

Santa Fe, NM $37,963

Orlando, FL $37,923

Clearwater, FL $37,879

Canton, OH $37,794

La Crosse, WI $37,794

Grand Forks, ND $37,782

Albuquerque, NM $37,770

Tulsa, OK $37,770

Newport News, VA $37,766

High Point, NC $37,754

Ogden, UT $37,738

Corpus Christi, TX $37,706

Laramie, WY $37,682

Norfolk, VA $37,682

Rock Island, IL $37,658

Saginaw, MI $37,650

Jacksonville, FL $37,646

Salisbury, NC $37,638

Memphis, TN $37,630

Moline, IL $37,610

Fort Myers, FL $37,598

Waterloo, IA $37,545

Spartanburg, SC $37,505

Lincoln, NE $37,485

Fort Wayne, IN $37,477

Birmingham, AL $37,433

Cedar Falls, IA $37,425

Provo, UT $37,421

Springfield, OH $37,417

San Antonio, TX $37,409

Greensboro, NC $37,393

South Bend, IN $37,389

Winston Salem, NC $37,385

Boise, ID $37,373

Savannah, GA $37,344

Muskegon, MI $37,272

Lima, OH $37,224

Lake Charles, LA $37,208

Anderson, IN $37,200

Lexington, KY $37,188

Augusta, GA $37,176

Greenville, SC $37,176

Wichita, KS $37,140

Tuscaloosa, AL $37,140

Columbia, SC $37,103

Bloomington, IN $37,003

Roanoke, VA $36,979

Asheville, NC $36,927

Knoxville, TN $36,858

Shreveport, LA $36,854

Wilmington, NC $36,802

Frankfort, KY $36,726

Oklahoma City, OK $36,698

Chillicothe, OH $36,682

Longview, TX $36,678

Topeka, KS $36,666

Mobile, AL $36,605

Terre Haute, IN $36,589

Erie, PA $36,585

Altoona, PA $36,565

Melbourne, FL $36,553

Amarillo, TX $36,537

Killeen, TX $36,525

Fayetteville, AR $36,493

Sioux Falls, SD $36,465

Chattanooga, TN $36,441

Idaho Falls, ID $36,437

Gainesville, FL $36,352

Portsmouth, OH $36,332

Little Rock, AR $36,324

Lynchburg, VA $36,324

Lafayette, LA $36,308

Youngstown, OH $36,308

Temple, TX $36,292

Daytona Beach, FL $36,284

Clarksville, TN $36,280

Pensacola, FL $36,276

Hopkinsville, KY $36,155

Charleston, WV $36,151

Florence, SC $36,131

Sioux City, IA $36,107

Macon, GA $35,991

Tallahassee, FL $35,987

Fayetteville, NC $35,979

Waco, TX $35,971

Wichita Falls, TX $35,971

Pine Bluff, AR $35,954

Vincennes, IN $35,878

Lubbock, TX $35,862

Great Falls, MT $35,838

Alamogordo, NM $35,834

Abilene, TX $35,802

Rapid City, SD $35,750

Monroe, LA $35,750

Albany, GA $35,725

Huntington, WV $35,721

Jackson, MS $35,717

Greenville, MS $35,713

Parkersburg, WV $35,673

Montgomery, AL $35,665

Johnstown, PA $35,657

Springfield, MO $35,625

Biloxi, MS $35,605

Sumter, SC $35,521

Columbus, GA $35,517

Twin Falls, ID $35,492

Pascagoula, MS $35,440

Kingsport, TN $35,336

Gulfport, MS $35,324

Alexandria, LA $35,191

Fort Smith, AR $35,091

El Paso, TX $34,982

Helena, MT $34,930

Las Cruces, NM $34,802

Harlingen, TX $34,689

Pocatello, ID $34,653

Florence, AL $34,641

Brownsville, TX $34,633

Dothan, AL $34,569

Mcallen, TX $34,548

Columbus, MS $34,251

Altus, OK $34,066

Lawton, OK $33,990

Pierre, SD $33,845

What Skills Can Increase a 7D Driver's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Commitment (Mentioned in 13.93% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
Service Quality (Mentioned in 2.6% Job Postings): Service quality is a measure of how an organization delivers its services compared to the expectations of its customers.
Beacon (Mentioned in 1.52% Job Postings): A beacon sets an organization's vision and direction through an understanding of the contextual landscape. The "leader as coach" inspires and motivates teams to deliver on that vision or mission. The "leader as innovator" explores new potential services or avenues of growth.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Commitment	13.93%
Service Quality	2.6%
Beacon	1.52%

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 a 7D Driver's salary.

Special Education: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Service Quality: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Special Education	$43,386	8%
Teamwork	$42,583	6%
Service Quality	$42,181	5%
Interviewing	$41,780	4%
Safety Inspections	$41,780	4%
Verbal Communication	$41,378	3%

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How Education impacts a 7D Driver's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many 7D Drivers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a 7D Driver with a No Diploma is between $33,686 and $38,044).

7D Driver Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for 7D Driver

No Diploma 8.0%

High School 66.7%

Associates 12.3%

Bachelors 12.3%

Masters 0.7%

Doctorate 0.0%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	8.0%
High School	66.7%
Associates	12.3%
Bachelors	12.3%
Masters	0.7%
Doctorate	0.0%

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7D Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 7D 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

$37,049

Average $40,173/year

$44,396

$3,087

Average $3,348/month

$3,700

$712

Average $773/week

$854

$18

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,396	$3,700	$854	$21
Average	$40,173	$3,348	$773	$19
25th Percentile	$37,049	$3,087	$712	$18

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Salary Trends for 7D Driver

Salaries for a 7D Driver can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,823 in 2023 to around $43,259 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of 7D Driver salary trends, .

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2024

$43,963

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