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Route driver salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Route Driver make in the United States?

Average base salary

$21.90
Average $21.90
Low $15.73
High $30.48

The average salary for a route driver is $21.90 per hour in the United States. 12.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Route Driver job openings in United States

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Route Relief Utility Driver - ...
Alsco Uniforms2.9out of 5 stars.
Show Low, AZ
$22.95 an hour
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Route Driver in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SOLLiD Cabinetry
 
$176,800per year
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JBC
 
$166,218per year
MGL
 
$163,800per year
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO DHT LP
 
$156,000per year
Premier Courier
 
$130,000per year
National DCP
 
$107,250per year

Highest paying cities for Route Drivers near United States

  1. Portland, OR
    $24.74 per hour
  2. Denver, CO
    $24.25 per hour
  3. Des Moines, IA
    $23.84 per hour
  4. Dallas, TX
    $23.40 per hour
  5. Sacramento, CA
    $22.71 per hour

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