Non Emergency Driver Salary in the United States

How much does a Non Emergency Driver make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Non Emergency Driver in the United States is $42,055 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,221
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,675 to $46,329
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,687
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2025 Compensation Trend
AI Onboarding
Recruit with AI
View as table View as graph 25% $37,675 10% $33,687 90% $50,221 75% $46,329 $42,055 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Non Emergency Driver Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $46,329 $3,861 $891 $22
Average $42,055 $3,505 $809 $20
25th Percentile $37,675 $3,140 $725 $18
Check out Non Emergency Driver Job Openings in the United States
Non CDL Delivery Driver

Hajoca Corporation - Greenville, OH

Non CDL Driver with Med Card

TransForce Inc. - Ostrander, OH

STAFF NURSE NON UNION PER DIEM

Aultman Health Foundation - Alliance, OH

Non

TransForce Inc. - Roselawn, OH

Search More Non Emergency Driver Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Non Emergency Driver Salaries

A Non Emergency 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 Non Emergency Driver Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Non Emergency 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): $40,274
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $40,608
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,074
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $41,867
  • Expert (over 8 years): $43,124
Levels Salary
Entry Level Non Emergency Driver$40,274
Intermediate Level Non Emergency Driver$40,608
Senior Level Non Emergency Driver$41,074
Specialist Level Non Emergency Driver$41,867
Expert Level Non Emergency Driver$43,124
$40,274 0 yr
$40,608 < 2 yrs
$41,074 2-4 yrs
$41,867 5-8 yrs
$43,124 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

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

  • District of Columbia: $46,563.
  • California: $46,387.
  • Massachusetts: $45,769.

Top Paying Cities for Non Emergency 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: $53,044
  • San Francisco: $52,463
  • Oakland: $51,358

What Skills Can Increase a Non Emergency Driver's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 23.47% 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 3.16% 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.
  • Wholesale (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): Buying and selling products in large quantities at a lower price to increase profitability through a high sales volume.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 23.47%
Retail Industry 3.16%
Wholesale 1.96%
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 Non Emergency Driver's salary.
  • Organizing: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Service Delivery: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Work Ethic: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Organizing
$47,943
14%
Service Delivery
$45,420
8%
Work Ethic
$44,999
7%
Container
$44,578
6%
Technical Skills
$44,578
6%
Cash Management
$44,158
5%
Get Latest Data

How Education impacts a Non Emergency Driver's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Non Emergency 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 Non Emergency Driver with a No Diploma is between $36,215 and $38,777).

Non Emergency Driver Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Non Emergency Driver
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.6%
High School 71.4%
Associates 11.0%
Bachelors 9.9%
Masters 1.1%
Doctorate 1.1%
view as graph

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

Understanding how a Non Emergency 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

Salary Trends for Non Emergency Driver

Salaries for a Non Emergency Driver can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,300 in 2023 to around $47,667 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Non Emergency Driver salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Non Emergency Driver Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$49,300
2024
$48,186
2025
$47,667
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $49,300
2024 $48,186
2025 $47,667
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Non Emergency Driver

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Non Emergency Driver

Here are companies hiring for Non Emergency Driver and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Non Emergency Driver Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Non Emergency Driver job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst