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

A Container Driver's salary grows with experience: a Heavy Truck Driver I (0-1 years)earns $51,655, a Container Driver (1-3 years)earns $57,132, a Heavy Truck Driver III (3-5 years)earns $63,946, a Heavy Truck Driver IV (5-7 years)earns $70,562,

What are the highest paying states for a Container Driver?

Container Driver salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Container Driver roles are District of Columbia $61,538, California $61,305, Massachusetts $60,487. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Container Driver roles make?

Salaries for Container Driver level roles vary by specialization: Container and Chassis Repairman: $61,741; Container Repair: $57,916; Driver/Sales Representative: $57,409; Tanker Truck Driver: $48,018; Container Unloader: $41,533.

Container Driver Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Container Driver make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Container Driver in Rhode Island is $57,625 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,439
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,449 to $64,332
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,736

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Container Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,332	$5,361	$1,237	$31
Average	$57,625	$4,802	$1,108	$28
25th Percentile	$52,449	$4,371	$1,009	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Container Driver Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $61,538.
California: $61,305.
Massachusetts: $60,487.

District of Columbia $61,538 California $61,305 Massachusetts $60,487 Washington $60,265 New Jersey $60,243 Alaska $60,165 Connecticut $59,398 New York $59,087

Hawaii $58,092 Rhode Island $57,625 Maryland $57,308 Minnesota $56,875 Colorado $56,708 Illinois $56,652 Oregon $56,441 Delaware $56,286

New Hampshire $56,188 Virginia $55,969 Pennsylvania $55,330 Nevada $55,007 North Dakota $54,902 Michigan $54,735 Wisconsin $54,674 Vermont $54,552

Texas $54,213 Maine $54,190 Arizona $54,157 Ohio $54,118 Georgia $53,607 Indiana $53,351 Wyoming $53,301 Utah $53,223

Iowa $53,190 Kansas $52,923 Louisiana $52,845 North Carolina $52,817 Missouri $52,806 Florida $52,590 Montana $52,473 Nebraska $52,362

Kentucky $52,301 South Carolina $52,078 Tennessee $51,939 Idaho $51,884 New Mexico $51,478 Oklahoma $51,389 Alabama $51,061 South Dakota $50,511

Arkansas $50,211 West Virginia $50,050 Mississippi $49,566

Top Paying Cities for Container 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:

Adamsville: $58,345
Albion: $57,852
Ashaway: $58,235

Adamsville, RI $58,345 Albion, RI $57,852 Ashaway, RI $58,235 Barrington, RI $57,700 Block Island, RI $58,021 Bradford, RI $58,200 Bristol, RI $57,922 Carolina, RI $58,104

Charlestown, RI $58,125 Chepachet, RI $58,009 Clayville, RI $57,847 Coventry, RI $57,850 West Greenwich, RI $58,010 East Greenwich, RI $57,811 Exeter, RI $57,994 Fiskeville, RI $57,699

Forestdale, RI $58,144 Foster, RI $57,979 Glendale, RI $58,148 Greene, RI $58,055 Greenville, RI $57,721 Harmony, RI $57,796 Harrisville, RI $58,123 Hope, RI $57,735

Hope Valley, RI $58,184 Hopkinton, RI $58,260 Jamestown, RI $58,066 Kenyon, RI $58,096 Little Compton, RI $58,337 Manville, RI $57,929 Mapleville, RI $58,020 Newport, RI $58,124

Middletown, RI $58,150 North Kingstown, RI $57,911 North Scituate, RI $57,796 Oakland, RI $58,083 Pascoag, RI $58,161 Pawtucket, RI $57,614 Central Falls, RI $57,640 Cumberland, RI $57,967

Lincoln, RI $57,697 Portsmouth, RI $58,118 Prudence Island, RI $57,999 Rockville, RI $58,252 Saunderstown, RI $58,031 Shannock, RI $58,100 Slatersville, RI $58,144 Slocum, RI $58,029

Tiverton, RI $58,295 Wakefield, RI $58,080 Kingston, RI $58,058 Narragansett, RI $58,096 Peace Dale, RI $58,073 Warren, RI $57,849 Warwick, RI $57,688 Westerly, RI $58,249

West Kingston, RI $58,076 West Warwick, RI $57,759 Wood River Junction, RI $58,159 Woonsocket, RI $58,147 North Smithfield, RI $58,015 Wyoming, RI $58,100 Providence, RI $57,597 Cranston, RI $57,605

North Providence, RI $57,612 East Providence, RI $57,601 Riverside, RI $57,620 Rumford, RI $57,611 Smithfield, RI $57,728 Johnston, RI $57,631

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

Understanding how a Container 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 May 01, 2026

$52,449

Average $57,625/year

$64,332

$4,371

Average $4,802/month

$5,361

$1,009

Average $1,108/week

$1,237

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,332	$5,361	$1,237	$31
Average	$57,625	$4,802	$1,108	$28
25th Percentile	$52,449	$4,371	$1,009	$25

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