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Route driver salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$21.91
Average $21.91
Low $15.71
High $30.55

The average salary for a route driver is $21.91 per hour in the United States. 12.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Route Driver job openings in United States

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CDL Route Driver
Waste Connections3.1out of 5 stars.
Westborough, MA
From $27 an hour
Full-time
3 months ago

Highest paying cities for Route Drivers near United States

  1. Denver, CO
    $24.25 per hour
  2. Dallas, TX
    $23.44 per hour
  3. Des Moines, IA
    $23.41 per hour
  4. Sacramento, CA
    $22.88 per hour
  5. Omaha, NE
    $21.39 per hour

Where can a Route Driver earn more?

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