Car Transporter Driver Salary in the United States

How much does a Car Transporter Driver make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Car Transporter Driver in the United States is $49,617 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,069
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,180 to $55,612
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,140
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Car Transporter Driver Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $55,612 $4,634 $1,069 $27
Average $49,617 $4,135 $954 $24
25th Percentile $45,180 $3,765 $869 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Car Transporter Driver Salaries

A Car Transporter 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 Car Transporter Driver Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Car Transporter 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): $46,937
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $47,262
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $47,718
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $48,535
  • Expert (over 8 years): $50,200
Levels Salary
Entry Level Car Transporter Driver$46,937
Intermediate Level Car Transporter Driver$47,262
Senior Level Car Transporter Driver$47,718
Specialist Level Car Transporter Driver$48,535
Expert Level Car Transporter Driver$50,200
$46,937 0 yr
$47,262 < 2 yrs
$47,718 2-4 yrs
$48,535 5-8 yrs
$50,200 > 8 yrs
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How Do Car Transporter 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 Car Transporter Drivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $54,936.
  • California: $54,728.
  • Massachusetts: $53,999.

Top Paying Cities for Car Transporter 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: $62,582
  • San Francisco: $61,967
  • Oakland: $60,593

What Skills Can Increase a Car Transporter Driver's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 18.95% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Retail Industry (Mentioned in 2.76% Job Postings): The retail industry consists of all companies that sell goods and services to consumers. There are many different retail sales and store types worldwide, including grocery, convenience, discounts, independents, department stores, DIY, electrical and speciality.
  • Cash Management (Mentioned in 1.12% Job Postings): Cash management refers to a broad area of finance involving the collection, handling, and usage of cash. It involves assessing market liquidity, cash flow, and investments. In banking, cash management, or treasury management, is a marketing term for certain services related to cash flow offered primarily to larger business customers. It may be used to describe all bank accounts (such as checking accounts) provided to businesses of a certain size, but it is more often used to describe specific services such as cash concentration, zero balance accounting, and clearing house facilities. Sometimes, private banking customers are given cash management services. Financial instruments involved in cash management include money market funds, treasury bills, and certificates of deposit.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 18.95%
Retail Industry 2.76%
Cash Management 1.12%
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 Car Transporter Driver's salary.
  • Sustainability: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Agility: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Container: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sustainability
$53,587
8%
Agility
$52,594
6%
Container
$51,602
4%
Listening
$51,602
4%
Logistics
$51,106
3%
Service Delivery
$51,106
3%
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How Education impacts a Car Transporter Driver's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Car Transporter 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 Car Transporter Driver with a No Diploma is between $41,186 and $44,271).

Car Transporter Driver Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Car Transporter Driver
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.9%
High School 74.5%
Associates 15.3%
Bachelors 6.6%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Car Transporter Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Car Transporter 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

Salary Trends for Car Transporter Driver

Salaries for a Car Transporter Driver can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,615 in 2023 to around $47,005 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Car Transporter Driver salary trends, .

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