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Local driver salary in Houston, TX, 2026

How much does a Local Driver make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$23.51
11%
below national average
Average $23.51
Low $17.82
High $31.02

The average salary for a local driver is $23.51 per hour in Houston, TX. 217 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Local Driver job openings in Houston, TX

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CDL A Local Truck Driver - Hom...
Houston, TX
$31 an hour
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Local Driver in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
QFS Transportation
 
$156,000per year
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Quality Carriers
 
$133,250per year
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Altom Transport, Inc.
 
$104,773per year
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Firebird Bulk Carriers
 
$98,000per year
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Central Transport
 
$93,000per year
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Paper Transport
 
$92,150per year
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Highest paying cities for Local Drivers near Houston, TX

  1. Deer Park, TX
    $35.96 per hour
  2. Austin, TX
    $25.94 per hour
  3. Irving, TX
    $25.02 per hour
  4. Grand Prairie, TX
    $24.17 per hour
  5. San Antonio, TX
    $24.08 per hour

Where can a Local Driver earn more?

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