As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Water Truck Driver in the US is $61,254, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,178 weekly, or $5,105 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Water Truck Driver in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Water Truck Driver in the US vary widely, spanning from $50,715 to $74,786. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,737) and 75th percentile ($68,337), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,786 per year. This $12,600 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, District of Columbia Water Truck Driver often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 7 companies and industry startups. 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
Water Truck Driver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Water Truck Driver Salary $50,715 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Water Truck Driver Salary $55,737 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Water Truck Driver Salary $61,254 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Water Truck Driver Salary $68,337 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Water Truck Driver Salary $74,786 US September 01, 2026
25% $55,737 10% $50,715 90% $74,786 75% $68,337 $61,254 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Water Truck Driver ?

A truck or lorry is a motor vehicle designed to transport cargo. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration; smaller varieties may be mechanically similar to some automobiles. Commercial trucks can be very large and powerful, and may be configured to mount specialized equipment, such as in the case of fire trucks, concrete mixers, and suction excavators. Modern trucks are largely powered by diesel engines, although small to medium size trucks with gasoline engines exist in the US, Canada, and Mexico. In the European Union, vehicles with a gross combination mass of up to 3.5 t (7,70...

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