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Truck driver salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$1,685
Average $1,685
Low $836
High $3,393

The average salary for a truck driver is $1,685 per week in the United States. 856.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Truck Driver job openings in United States

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Local Materials Control CDL Tr...
Alcon3.7out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
Full-time
2 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
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Prairie Field Services
 
$429,000per year
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United Airlines
 
$375,000per year
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Lotus Business Solutions
 
$352,486per year
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Express Solutions
 
$351,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Truck Drivers near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $2,162 per week
  2. Albuquerque, NM
    $2,006 per week
  3. Springfield, MO
    $1,943 per week
  4. Jacksonville, FL
    $1,918 per week
  5. Dallas, TX
    $1,888 per week

Where can a Truck Driver earn more?

Compare salaries for Truck Drivers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Truck Driver get paid in United States?

Entry Level Truck Driver

Job openings
Average $82,502 per year