Over the road truck driver salary in United States

The average salary for an Over the Road Truck Driver is $81,856 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 3.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 13, 2026.

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Over the Road Truck Driver salaries typically range between a low of $65,183 and a high of $102,793 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Over the Road Truck Driver include Dallas, TX at $100,130 per year, Houston, TX at $96,727 per year, and Chicago, IL at $96,333 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Over the Road Truck Driver include AC Trucking ($468,000 per year) and CEVA ($440,000 per year).