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Truck driver salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$1,699
Average $1,699
Low $867
High $3,329

The average salary for a truck driver is $1,699 per week in the United States. 1073.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated August 16, 2026).

Truck Driver job openings in United States

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Box Truck Driver
Green Circle Growers2.9out of 5 stars.
Oberlin, OH
Full-time
21 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Truck Driver in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Extra Mile International INC
 
$494,000per year
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ROADRUNNER
 
$434,000per year
Prairie Field Services
 
$429,000per year
United Airlines
 
$375,000per year
Lotus Business Solutions
 
$352,486per year
Express Solutions
 
$351,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Truck Drivers near United States

  1. Austin, TX
    $2,850 per week
  2. Houston, TX
    $2,364 per week
  3. Dallas, TX
    $1,929 per week
  4. Jacksonville, FL
    $1,889 per week
  5. Springfield, MO
    $1,881 per week

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Entry Level Truck Driver

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Average $82,508 per year