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Tanker driver salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$88,869
Average $88,869
Low $65,712
High $120,186

The average salary for a tanker driver is $88,869 per year in the United States. 3.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Tanker Driver job openings in United States

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Fuel Truck Operator - Hazmat &...
Tankr1out of 5 stars.
Cincinnati, OH
$70,000 a year
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Tanker Driver in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Reynolds Energy Transport
 
$434,460per year
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Genox Transportation
 
$257,000per year
Staffing Solutions of Hawaii
 
$226,200per year
West Motor Freight
 
$208,000per year
Paisan Logistics, LLC
 
$192,400per year
Grammer Logistics
 
$172,069per year

Highest paying cities for Tanker Drivers near United States

  1. San Antonio, TX
    $120,869 per year
  2. Jacksonville, FL
    $106,443 per year
  3. West Sacramento, CA
    $96,202 per year
  4. Baltimore, MD
    $87,242 per year
  5. Greeneville, TN
    $84,992 per year

Where can a Tanker Driver earn more?

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