Truck Driver salary in Houston Metro Area, TX

Average salary
$55,000/yr
Based on 2,190 income tax records
$20,000
$94,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$37K
 
$50K
 
$58K
 
$56K
 
$56K
$20,000
$94,500
How much do Truck Drivers make?
The average total salary for a Truck Driver is $55,000 per year. This is based on data from 2,190 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Truck Driver and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Truck Driver salary can vary between $20,000 to $94,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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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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UPS, Harris County, TX
12 income tax records
$84,500/yr
$55K – $137K
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H‑E‑B, Harris County, TX
18 income tax records
$77,000/yr
$51K – $106K
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R+L Carriers, Harris County, TX
13 income tax records
$72,000/yr
$48K – $96K
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FedEx, Harris County, TX
27 income tax records
$70,000/yr
$28K – $94K
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Southeastern Freight Lines, Harris County, TX
18 income tax records
$66,000/yr
$51K – $98K
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Walmart, Harris County, TX
13 income tax records
$64,500/yr
$30K – $95K
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Estes Express Lines, Harris County, TX
13 income tax records
$63,000/yr
$21K – $84K
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Averitt Express, Harris County, TX
10 income tax records
$61,500/yr
$41K – $84K
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J.B. Hunt Transport, Harris County, TX
32 income tax records
$56,500/yr
$26K – $77K
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Crete Carrier, Harris County, TX
10 income tax records
$55,500/yr
$25K – $81K
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US Xpress, Harris County, TX
14 income tax records
$54,000/yr
$17K – $82K
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Werner Enterprises, Harris County, TX
10 income tax records
$42,500/yr
$22K – $67K
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Schneider National Carriers, Harris County, TX
15 income tax records
$41,500/yr
$21K – $64K
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City Of Houston, Harris County, TX
13 income tax records
$39,000/yr
$29K – $59K

Truck Driver demographics in Houston Metro Area, TX

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58% are single
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42% are married
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37% have kids
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39% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Truck Drivers in Houston Metro Area, TX

2,190 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a truck driver in Houston Metro Area, TX is $55,000 per year. Truck driver salaries in Houston Metro Area, TX can vary between $20,000 to $94,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 2,190 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as truck driver.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for truck drivers near Houston Metro Area, TX: UPS ($84,500 a year), H‑E‑B ($77,000 a year), and R+L Carriers ($72,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for truck drivers near Houston Metro Area, TX: Rockwall, TX ($67,500 a year), Richmond, TX ($64,000 a year), and Missouri City, TX ($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.