What are the main factors that influence a Freight Driver's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Freight Driver's salary?

A Freight Driver's salary grows with experience: starting around $48,604 for beginners, reaching about $51,276 at mid-level, and approach $51,958 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Freight Driver?

Freight Driver salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Freight Driver roles are District of Columbia $53,210, California $53,008, Massachusetts $52,302. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Freight Driver roles make?

Salaries for Freight Driver level roles vary by specialization: Freight Manager: $99,287; Freight Conductor: $96,622; Freight Forwarder: $88,130; Freight Analyst: $71,797; Freight Truck Driver: $61,319.

Freight Driver Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Freight Driver make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Freight Driver in Rhode Island is $49,827 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,904
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,349 to $55,625
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,273

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Freight Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,625	$4,635	$1,070	$27
Average	$49,827	$4,152	$958	$24
25th Percentile	$45,349	$3,779	$872	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Freight Driver Salaries

A Freight Driver'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 Experience Level Affects Freight Driver Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Freight Driver's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,604
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,400
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,276
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,532
Expert (over 8 years): $51,958

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Freight Driver	$48,604
Intermediate Level Freight Driver	$49,400
Senior Level Freight Driver	$51,276
Specialist Level Freight Driver	$51,532
Expert Level Freight Driver	$51,958

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How Do Freight Driver 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 Freight Drivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,210.
California: $53,008.
Massachusetts: $52,302.

District of Columbia $53,210 California $53,008 Massachusetts $52,302 Washington $52,110 New Jersey $52,090 Alaska $52,023 Connecticut $51,360 New York $51,091

Hawaii $50,231 Rhode Island $49,827 Maryland $49,553 Minnesota $49,178 Colorado $49,034 Illinois $48,986 Oregon $48,803 Delaware $48,669

New Hampshire $48,584 Virginia $48,395 Pennsylvania $47,842 Nevada $47,563 North Dakota $47,472 Michigan $47,328 Wisconsin $47,275 Vermont $47,169

Texas $46,876 Maine $46,857 Arizona $46,828 Ohio $46,794 Georgia $46,352 Indiana $46,131 Wyoming $46,088 Utah $46,021

Iowa $45,992 Kansas $45,761 Louisiana $45,694 North Carolina $45,670 Missouri $45,660 Florida $45,473 Montana $45,372 Nebraska $45,276

Kentucky $45,223 South Carolina $45,031 Tennessee $44,910 Idaho $44,862 New Mexico $44,512 Oklahoma $44,435 Alabama $44,151 South Dakota $43,675

Arkansas $43,416 West Virginia $43,276 Mississippi $42,858

Top Paying Cities for Freight 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:

Adamsville: $50,644
Albion: $49,803
Ashaway: $50,836

Adamsville, RI $50,644 Albion, RI $49,803 Ashaway, RI $50,836 Barrington, RI $49,803 Block Island, RI $50,572 Bradford, RI $50,802 Bristol, RI $49,755 Carolina, RI $50,389

Charlestown, RI $50,442 Chepachet, RI $49,707 Clayville, RI $49,755 Coventry, RI $49,707 West Greenwich, RI $49,673 East Greenwich, RI $49,740 Exeter, RI $50,802 Fiskeville, RI $49,803

Forestdale, RI $49,755 Foster, RI $49,673 Glendale, RI $49,673 Greene, RI $50,231 Greenville, RI $49,803 Harmony, RI $49,788 Harrisville, RI $49,707 Hope, RI $49,803

Hope Valley, RI $50,836 Hopkinton, RI $50,850 Jamestown, RI $50,341 Kenyon, RI $50,788 Little Compton, RI $50,625 Manville, RI $49,803 Mapleville, RI $49,673 Newport, RI $50,351

Middletown, RI $50,562 North Kingstown, RI $49,659 North Scituate, RI $49,788 Oakland, RI $49,721 Pascoag, RI $49,692 Pawtucket, RI $49,803 Central Falls, RI $49,803 Cumberland, RI $49,803

Lincoln, RI $49,803 Portsmouth, RI $50,149 Prudence Island, RI $49,707 Rockville, RI $50,850 Saunderstown, RI $50,370 Shannock, RI $50,774 Slatersville, RI $49,755 Slocum, RI $50,370

Tiverton, RI $50,658 Wakefield, RI $50,317 Kingston, RI $50,327 Narragansett, RI $50,336 Peace Dale, RI $50,317 Warren, RI $49,788 Warwick, RI $49,803 Westerly, RI $50,865

West Kingston, RI $50,355 West Warwick, RI $49,803 Wood River Junction, RI $50,802 Woonsocket, RI $49,755 North Smithfield, RI $49,788 Wyoming, RI $50,788 Providence, RI $49,803 Cranston, RI $49,803

North Providence, RI $49,803 East Providence, RI $49,803 Riverside, RI $49,803 Rumford, RI $49,803 Smithfield, RI $49,803 Johnston, RI $49,803

Freight Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Freight Driver'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 April 01, 2026

$45,349

Average $49,827/year

$55,625

$3,779

Average $4,152/month

$4,635

$872

Average $958/week

$1,070

$22

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,625	$4,635	$1,070	$27
Average	$49,827	$4,152	$958	$24
25th Percentile	$45,349	$3,779	$872	$22

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