Truck Captain Salary in the United States

How much does a Truck Captain make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Truck Captain in the United States is $94,357 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,502
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,493 to $100,714
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,603
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Truck Captain Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $100,714 $8,393 $1,937 $48
Average $94,357 $7,863 $1,815 $45
25th Percentile $83,493 $6,958 $1,606 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Truck Captain Salaries

A Truck Captain'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 Truck Captain 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 Truck Captains. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $104,472.
  • California: $104,076.
  • Massachusetts: $102,689.

Top Paying Cities for Truck Captains

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: $119,012
  • San Francisco: $117,709
  • Oakland: $115,229

What Skills Can Increase a Truck Captain's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.35% 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.
  • Customer Communications (Mentioned in 2.83% Job Postings): Customer communication or customer service communication is a way of exchanging information between a brand/business and a client. There are various customer communication platforms. Such as email, phone, or live chat communication with customers.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 1.04% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.35%
Customer Communications 2.83%
Purchasing 1.04%
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 Truck Captain's salary.
  • Workday: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Retail Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Quality Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Workday
$116,059
23%
Retail Operations
$106,623
13%
Quality Management
$99,075
5%
Consulting
$98,131
4%
Presentation
$98,131
4%
Leadership
$98,131
4%
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Truck Captain Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Truck Captain roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Retail & Wholesale, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Truck Captain positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Truck Captain as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Truck Captain

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Retail & Wholesale$113,228$54.020%

Truck Captain Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Truck Captain'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Truck Captain

Salaries for a Truck Captain can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $85,874 in 2023 to around $85,251 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Truck Captain salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Truck Captain Over Time

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2023
$85,874
2024
$85,975
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$85,251
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2023 $85,874
2024 $85,975
2025 $85,251
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