As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Garbage Truck Driver in New Hampshire is $56,292, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,083 weekly, or $4,691 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Garbage Truck Driver in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Garbage Truck Driver in New Hampshire vary widely, spanning from $46,607 to $68,729. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,223) and 75th percentile ($62,802), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,729 per year. This $11,579 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Safety Administration, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Hampshire Garbage Truck Driver often earn 1.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 20 companies. However, New Hampshire currently ranks 17 nationwide for Garbage Truck Driver job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Garbage Truck Driver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Garbage Truck Driver Salary $46,607 NH September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Garbage Truck Driver Salary $51,223 NH September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Garbage Truck Driver Salary $56,292 NH September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Garbage Truck Driver Salary $62,802 NH September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Garbage Truck Driver Salary $68,729 NH September 01, 2026
25% $51,223 10% $46,607 90% $68,729 75% $62,802 $56,292 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Garbage Truck Driver ?

Garbage truck or dustcart refers to a truck specially designed to collect municipal solid waste and haul the collected waste to a solid waste treatment facility such as a landfill. Other common names for this type of truck include trash truck in the United States, and rubbish truck, junk truck, dumpster, bin wagon, dustbin lorry, bin lorry or bin van elsewhere. Technical names include waste collection vehicle and refuse collection vehicle. These trucks are a common sight in most urban areas. Major U.S. manufacturers of garbage trucks include Mack and Autocar Trucks. Major manufacturers of gar...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bedford, NH Avg. Salary $64,279 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Derry, NH Avg. Salary $65,284 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Merrimack, NH Avg. Salary $66,153 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Salem, NH Avg. Salary $66,160 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acworth, NH Avg. Salary $62,585 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alstead, NH Avg. Salary $62,662 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alton, NH Avg. Salary $63,385 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alton Bay, NH Avg. Salary $63,127 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amherst, NH Avg. Salary $65,351 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Andover, NH Avg. Salary $62,899 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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