Truck Driver salary in the United States

Average salary
$53,500/yr
Based on 133,911 income tax records
$21,500
$93,000
Age:
Average salary by age
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26-35
36-45
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56+
 
$42K
 
$50K
 
$54K
 
$56K
 
$55K
$21,500
$93,000
How much do Truck Drivers make?
The average total salary for a Truck Driver is $53,500 per year. This is based on data from 133,911 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Truck Driver and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Truck Driver salary can vary between $21,500 to $93,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Truck Driver salary by location

Truck Driver salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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United States Steel, St. Louis County, MN
10 income tax records
$103,500/yr
$68K – $116K
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UPS, Washoe County, NV
19 income tax records
$102,500/yr
$60K – $126K
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Boeing, Pierce County, WA
10 income tax records
$98,500/yr
$35K – $106K
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Walmart, Montgomery County, TN
13 income tax records
$94,000/yr
$79K – $101K
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Foreway Transportation, Calhoun County, MI
13 income tax records
$93,500/yr
$93K – $94K
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Manfi Leasing Corp, Bristol County, MA
11 income tax records
$92,500/yr
$66K – $117K
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Sygma Network, Monroe County, MI
14 income tax records
$91,500/yr
$38K – $123K
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Estes Express Lines, York County, PA
12 income tax records
$90,500/yr
$61K – $99K
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Old Dominion Freight Line, Hamblen County, TN
14 income tax records
$90,000/yr
$77K – $107K
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Kwik Trip, La Crosse County, WI
10 income tax records
$86,000/yr
$65K – $102K
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Saia, Tarrant County, TX
10 income tax records
$86,000/yr
$73K – $103K
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Mclane Midwest, Vermilion County, IL
12 income tax records
$85,500/yr
$25K – $97K
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Central Transport, Maricopa County, AZ
13 income tax records
$84,000/yr
$55K – $101K
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FedEx, El Paso County, TX
12 income tax records
$83,500/yr
$43K – $109K
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Mclane Company, Pierce County, WA
21 income tax records
$83,000/yr
$51K – $110K
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Albertsons, Maricopa County, AZ
12 income tax records
$83,000/yr
$44K – $88K
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City Of Seattle, King County, WA
10 income tax records
$83,000/yr
$58K – $134K
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Giant Eagle, Allegheny County, PA
17 income tax records
$82,500/yr
$37K – $108K
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Safeway, Pierce County, WA
17 income tax records
$81,500/yr
$36K – $124K
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Wm Resources, Snohomish County, WA
10 income tax records
$80,500/yr
$58K – $99K
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USPS, Cook County, IL
18 income tax records
$79,500/yr
$36K – $103K
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Gsc Enterprises, Hopkins County, TX
12 income tax records
$79,000/yr
$62K – $91K
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Waste Connections, Pierce County, WA
18 income tax records
$79,000/yr
$61K – $87K
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Performance Transportation, Catawba County, NC
11 income tax records
$78,500/yr
$70K – $94K
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Thlp Co, Lancaster County, PA
10 income tax records
$78,500/yr
$50K – $101K
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Fl Transportation, Shawnee County, KS
12 income tax records
$78,000/yr
$58K – $97K
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City Of Chicago, Cook County, IL
45 income tax records
$78,000/yr
$26K – $97K
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Dot Transportation, Mohave County, AZ
14 income tax records
$77,500/yr
$53K – $103K
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R+L Carriers, Dallas County, TX
10 income tax records
$77,500/yr
$67K – $95K
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H‑E‑B, Harris County, TX
18 income tax records
$77,000/yr
$51K – $106K
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Republic Silver State Disposal, Clark County, NV
14 income tax records
$77,000/yr
$71K – $104K
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YRC Freight, Cook County, IL
13 income tax records
$75,500/yr
$43K – $108K
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J.B. Hunt Transport, Lehigh County, PA
11 income tax records
$75,500/yr
$36K – $86K
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Schneider National Carriers, San Bernardino County, CA
12 income tax records
$75,000/yr
$53K – $91K
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Publix Super Markets, Duval County, FL
19 income tax records
$73,000/yr
$41K – $101K
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Beelman Truck Company, St. Clair County, IL
10 income tax records
$72,500/yr
$30K – $92K
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Penske, Tarrant County, TX
10 income tax records
$71,500/yr
$58K – $90K
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Usf Holland, Marion County, IN
11 income tax records
$71,500/yr
$60K – $80K
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Costco Wholesale, San Joaquin County, CA
10 income tax records
$70,000/yr
$60K – $77K
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Chuck Bracelin Trucking, Coos County, OR
12 income tax records
$69,000/yr
$28K – $76K
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Core-Mark, Bexar County, TX
12 income tax records
$68,500/yr
$49K – $91K
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Gi Trucking Company, Maricopa County, AZ
11 income tax records
$68,000/yr
$48K – $89K
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N M Transfer Co, Winnebago County, WI
11 income tax records
$68,000/yr
$43K – $77K
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L D Drivers Services, Cook County, IL
10 income tax records
$68,000/yr
$45K – $79K
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Mbi, Maricopa County, AZ
12 income tax records
$67,500/yr
$43K – $75K
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Robertsons Transport, San Bernardino County, CA
16 income tax records
$67,500/yr
$32K – $88K
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Hobby Lobby, Oklahoma County, OK
12 income tax records
$67,000/yr
$38K – $85K
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Univ Ded Of Ft Wayne, Allen County, IN
22 income tax records
$51,500/yr
$42K – $65K
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Transcomp, El Paso County, TX
21 income tax records
$38,500/yr
$26K – $49K
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Oep Holding, El Paso County, TX
31 income tax records
$36,000/yr
$21K – $53K

Truck Driver demographics in United States

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53% are single
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47% are married
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37% have kids
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43% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Truck Drivers in United States

133,911 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a truck driver in the United States is $53,500 per year. Truck driver salaries in the United States can vary between $21,500 to $93,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 133,911 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as truck driver.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for truck drivers in the United States: United States Steel ($103,500 a year), UPS ($102,500 a year), and Boeing ($98,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for truck drivers in the United States: Greeley Metro Area, CO ($64,500 a year), Seattle Metro Area, WA ($64,500 a year), and Olympia Metro Area, WA ($63,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.