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Truck driver salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$1,698
Average $1,698
Low $867
High $3,325

The average salary for a truck driver is $1,698 per week in the United States. 1069.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated August 17, 2026).

Truck Driver job openings in United States

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CDL Driver/ Equipment Technici...
Tiger Testing
Broussard, LA
From $20 an hour
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
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
    $2,848 per week
  2. Houston, TX
    $2,370 per week
  3. Dallas, TX
    $1,931 per week
  4. Jacksonville, FL
    $1,887 per week
  5. Springfield, MO
    $1,879 per week

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Entry Level Truck Driver

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Average $82,508 per year