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How much does a Truck Driver make in Texas?
Average base salary
Data source tooltip for average base salary.23.6k salaries reported, updated at April 20, 2021
$68,932
per year
The average salary for a truck driver is $68,932 per year in Texas.
9% higher
than national averageMost common benefits
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Referral program
- Fuel discount
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Getting paid as a Truck Driver by operating mode
Solo drivers must take time to stop and sleep between shifts. In a team driving situation, two truck drivers make runs together. Owner operators generally earn a higher gross salary but take home pay is reduced by expenses.
Company Team Driver
$0.43 - $0.74
per mile
Up to 6,700 miles per weekEstimated average of $3,010 per week
Company Solo Driver
$0.43 - $0.60
per mile
Up to 3,000 miles per weekEstimated average of $1,161 per week
Owner Operator Driver
$0.94 - $1.75
per mile
Up to 3,000 miles per weekEstimated average of $3,171 per week
Salaries by years of experience in Texas
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Getting paid as a Truck Driver by route type
OTR drivers spend weeks on the road but will command the highest salary. Regional drivers will stay within one area, which will generally mean they can come home on the weekends. Local drivers stay in-state and can generally come home each night, but are paid the least.
OTR Driver
$0.44 - $0.60
per mile
Up to 3,250 miles per week
4.1% of the OTR drivers get weekly home-time.Regional Driver
$0.41 - $0.55
per mile
Up to 3,000 miles per week53.7% of the regional drivers get weekly home-time.Local Driver
$0.43 - $0.58
per mile
Up to 1,900 miles per week74.9% of the local drivers get daily home-time.Highest paying cities in Texas for Truck Drivers
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for truck drivers
Most recommended skill
Owner-Operator
The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 8484.96% since 2018. Truck Drivers with this skill earn +47.83% more than the average base salary, which is $68,932 per year.
Top companies hiring truck drivers with the recommended skill
Reliant Field Services
ANJ Services Incorporated
Kenan Advantage Group
Serviceline Transport, Inc.
Pinch Transport
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Information tooltip for top skills.
| Top skill | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Owner-Operator | +47.83% | 20,714  | |
OTR Driver | +24.01% | 101,900 | |
No Touch Freight | +15.15% | 44,474 | |
Home Weekly | +13.35% | 65,150 | |
Automatic Transmissions | +14.82% | 2,405 |
Information tooltip for top certifications.
Certification categories:
| Top certification | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
TWIC Card | +10.73% | 5,870 |
Information tooltip for top fields of study.
Field of study categories:
| Top field of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Public Health Degree | +13.87% | 6 jobs | 22 |
Medical Degree | +4.08% | 130 jobs | 387 |
Information tooltip for top licenses.
License categories:
| Top license | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Doubles/Triples Endorsement | +7.59% | 732 jobs | 3,318 |
Hazmat Endorsement | +6.26% | 3,499 jobs | 24,322 |
Tanker Endorsement | +4.47% | 2,993 jobs | 16,860 |
X Endorsement | +8.43% | 88 jobs | 340 |
The most common pay model for truck drivers in Texas
| Pay Period | Salary |
|---|---|
Per mile | $0.50 |
Per week | $1,161 |
Per month | $4,645 |
Per year | $46,452 |
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Most common benefits for Truck Drivers
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Referral program
- Fuel discount
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid toll fees
- Disability insurance
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Salary satisfaction
51% of Truck drivers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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