As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Route Driver in Independence, MO is $47,086, equivalent to $23 per hour, $906 weekly, or $3,924 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Route Driver in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Route Driver in Independence, MO vary widely, spanning from $38,983 to $57,487. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,844) and 75th percentile ($52,530), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,487 per year. This $9,686 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, Independence Route Driver often earn 2.6% lower than national averages. However, Independence currently ranks 436 statewide for Route 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
Route Driver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Route Driver Salary $38,983 Independence, MO June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Route Driver Salary $42,844 Independence, MO June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Route Driver Salary $47,086 Independence, MO June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Route Driver Salary $52,530 Independence, MO June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Route Driver Salary $57,487 Independence, MO June 01, 2026
25% $42,844 10% $38,983 90% $57,487 75% $52,530 $47,086 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Route Driver jobs in Independence, Missouri

Route Driver

Culligan - O Fallon, MO

Route Delivery Driver

LKQ - Florissant, MO

Substitute Bus Route Driver

South Harrison Co. R-II School District - Bethany, MO

Search More Route Driver Jobs in Independence, Missouri

Route Driver

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the Route Driver job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Route Driver.

Job Openings for Route Driver in Independence, MO

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Route Driver, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
42844
52530
47086

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
46973
60306
52959
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Route Driver in Independence, MO. The base salary for Route Driver ranges from $42,844 to $52,530 with the average base salary of $47,086. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,973 to $60,306 with the average total cash compensation of $52,959.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

42844
52530

 

About Independence, Missouri    Independence is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies within Jackson County, of which it is the county seat. Independence is....More

Independence, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

Route Driver Salary in popular cities: Kansas CitySaint LouisSpringfield

Skills associated with Route Driver: Maintenance, Paperwork

Jobs with a similar salary range to Route Driver : Form Setter, Local Cdl Driver, Auto Hauler