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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

$88,917
Average $88,917
Low $65,802
High $120,151

The average salary for a tanker driver is $88,917 per year in the United States. 3.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Tanker Driver job openings in United States

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CDL Class A Tanker Driver
River Country Transport, Inc.
Graham, WA
From $32 an hour
Full-time
9 hours 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
Buckler Transport
 
$208,000per year
Paisan Logistics, LLC
 
$192,400per year

Highest paying cities for Tanker Drivers near United States

  1. San Antonio, TX
    $120,481 per year
  2. Jacksonville, FL
    $106,458 per year
  3. West Sacramento, CA
    $95,577 per year
  4. Baltimore, MD
    $87,242 per year
  5. Greeneville, TN
    $84,992 per year

Where can a Tanker Driver earn more?

Compare salaries for Tanker Drivers in different locations
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