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Average Driver Salary in United States

How much does Driver make in United States?

$42,273 (USD)

per year

U.S. job rank

#1210

out of 1411 monitored jobs in United States.

Country average

-35% lower

than the $65,470 average of United States.

The average salary for a Driver in United States in 2023 is $42,273 per year. This comes to $3,523 per month. The top earners receive $62,793 per year, while the bottom earners receive $26,767 per year.

Distribution of Driver Salaries

Bottom 25% Salary

$26,767 (USD)

per year

Starting salary or workers with less experience.

Median Salary

$42,273 (USD)

per year

Salary point, where half of the workers earn more and half earn less.

Top 25% Salary

$62,793 (USD)

per year

Most senior and experienced workers.

Compare Driver Salaries in Other States

State Average Salary
District of Columbia $68,482
Massachusetts $51,996
New York $50,728
Washington $50,305
California $49,882
Connecticut $47,768
New Jersey $47,768
Maryland $47,346
Colorado $46,500
Alaska $45,232
Virginia $45,232
Illinois $43,541
Minnesota $43,118
Oregon $43,118
Rhode Island $43,118
Delaware $42,696
New Hampshire $42,696
United States Average $42,273
Hawaii $41,850
Arizona $40,582
Vermont $40,582
Pennsylvania $40,159
Georgia $39,737
Texas $39,737
Michigan $39,314
Utah $39,314
Florida $38,891
Maine $38,891
North Carolina $38,468
Ohio $38,468
Wisconsin $38,468
Nevada $38,046
North Dakota $38,046
Nebraska $37,623
Missouri $37,200
New Mexico $37,200
Wyoming $37,200
Indiana $36,355
Iowa $36,355
Kansas $36,355
Tennessee $36,355
Idaho $35,932
Montana $35,932
Kentucky $35,087
South Carolina $35,087
Alabama $34,664
Louisiana $34,664
Oklahoma $34,664
South Dakota $34,241
West Virginia $33,818
Arkansas $32,973
Virgin Islands $32,550
Mississippi $30,859
Guam $27,055
Puerto Rico $21,982

About the data

The data on SalaryMonitor.org is sourced from the following sources: the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Eurostat, the Office for National Statistics (UK), the OECD, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the World Bank. In some cases where the real-world data is missing, the figures are estimated.

FAQ

Salary vs. wage vs. income, what is the difference?


A salary is a fixed annual amount paid to an employee, divided into regular intervals (e.g., monthly or bi-weekly). It doesn't vary based on hours worked, and salaried employees usually don't receive extra pay for overtime. Salaried positions are common in professional and management roles.


A wage is an hourly rate paid to employees based on the number of hours worked. It can fluctuate depending on hours worked, including overtime. Wage-based jobs are often in industries like retail, manufacturing, or labor.


Income refers to the total money earned from various sources, including salary, wages, investments, and passive income. It represents the overall financial earnings over a period, such as monthly or annually. Income can come from employment, business, or other financial assets.

Average vs median salary, what is the difference?


The average is the sum of all salaries divided by the number of salaries. In general, it tends to be skewed by the extremes (very high or very low salaries) and isn't as indicating of what a normal person earns.


The median is the middle point of a salary distribution, where half of the workers earn more and half earn less.