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Transport driver salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$18.54
Average $18.54
Low $12.18
High $28.21

The average salary for a transport driver is $18.54 per hour in the United States. 10.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Transport Driver job openings in United States

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Transportation - Driver
Active Day3.2out of 5 stars.
New Bedford, MA
Part-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Transport Driver in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Reliable Carriers, Inc
 
$208,173per year
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ProMedica
 
$208,000per year
Maverik
 
$137,280per year
TAKKION
 
$119,000per year
INDECA Crude Xpress
 
$113,036per year
Alpha Transport, Inc.
 
$111,945per year

Highest paying cities for Transport Drivers near United States

  1. Spokane, WA
    $22.75 per hour
  2. Dallas, TX
    $21.42 per hour
  3. Las Vegas, NV
    $21.38 per hour
  4. Salt Lake City, UT
    $20.40 per hour
  5. St. Louis, MO
    $20.23 per hour

Where can a Transport Driver earn more?

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