TRUCK DRIVERS Salary in the United States

How much does a TRUCK DRIVERS make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a TRUCK DRIVERS in the United States is $48,645 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,415
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,981 to $55,329
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,824
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TRUCK DRIVERS Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $55,329 $4,611 $1,064 $27
Average $48,645 $4,054 $935 $23
25th Percentile $42,981 $3,582 $827 $21
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Key Factors That Influence TRUCK DRIVERS Salaries

A TRUCK DRIVERS'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.

Top Paying Cities for TRUCK 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: $61,356
  • San Francisco: $60,684
  • Oakland: $59,405

What Skills Can Increase a TRUCK DRIVERS'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 TRUCK DRIVERS'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
$52,537
8%
Agility
$51,564
6%
Container
$50,591
4%
Listening
$50,591
4%
Logistics
$50,104
3%
Service Delivery
$50,104
3%
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How Education impacts a TRUCK DRIVERS's Salary?

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

TRUCK DRIVERS Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for TRUCK DRIVERS
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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TRUCK DRIVERS Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a TRUCK DRIVERS'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 TRUCK DRIVERS

Salaries for a TRUCK DRIVERS can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,639 in 2023 to around $46,061 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of TRUCK DRIVERS salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of TRUCK DRIVERS Over Time

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2023
$47,639
2024
$46,563
2025
$46,061
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2023 $47,639
2024 $46,563
2025 $46,061
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