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Dump truck driver salary in United States

How much does a Dump Truck Driver make in the United States?

Average base salary

$22.48
Average $22.48
Low $16.66
High $30.34
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a dump truck driver is $22.48 per hour in the United States. 7.7k salaries reported, updated at December 1, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in the United States

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Top companies for Dump Truck Drivers in United States

  1. AA Asphalting
    3.1
    21 reviews21 salaries reported
    $31.04per hour
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Highest paying cities for Dump Truck Drivers near United States

  1. North Charleston, SC
    $28.32 per hour
    13 salaries reported
  2. Eagan, MN
    $25.50 per hour
    6 salaries reported
  3. Monroe, NC
    $25.08 per hour
    6 salaries reported
  1. Phoenix, AZ
    $25.03 per hour
    107 salaries reported
  2. Atlanta, GA
    $21.84 per hour
    51 salaries reported
  3. Charlotte, NC
    $20.48 per hour
    141 salaries reported
  1. Orlando, FL
    $19.54 per hour
    47 salaries reported
  2. Jacksonville, FL
    $18.98 per hour
    52 salaries reported
  3. Columbia, SC
    $18.45 per hour
    13 salaries reported
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Where can a Dump Truck Driver earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Dump Truck Drivers

Most recommended skill

Local Driver(earn +4.99% more)

The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 325.34% since 2018. Dump Truck Drivers with this skill earn +4.99% more than the average base salary, which is $22.48 per hour.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this skillChange from previous year
201266increase by 66
2013130increase by 96.97%
2014184increase by 41.54%
2015196increase by 6.52%
2016280increase by 42.86%
2017449increase by 60.36%
2018517increase by 15.14%
20192199increase by 325.34%

Top companies hiring Dump Truck Drivers with the recommended skill

CW Strittmatter, Inc.
Coastal Asphalt, LLC
JLC EXCAVTING
Jerome L. Taylor Trucking, Inc.
Blue Max Trucking, Inc.
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Top licenses
Doubles/Triples Endorsement
+17.60%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

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Most common benefits for Dump Truck Drivers

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 1,461 ratings

50% of Dump Truck Drivers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?

Truck Driver

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Average $1,864 per week

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