The salary statistics and trend of driver/sales workers and truck drivers in the industry of transit and ground passenger transportation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare driver/sales worker and truck driver salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,700 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,010 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $28,700 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $37,210 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $45,720 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for driver/sales workers and truck drivers in the industry of transit and ground passenger transportation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) driver/sales workers and truck drivers is $45,720. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $28,700. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent driver/sales workers and truck drivers is $19,700.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of driver/sales workers and truck drivers in the industry of Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $28,700 | 15.26% | 8.15% |
| 2016 | $24,320 | -19.86% | - |
| 2015 | $29,150 | -3.33% | - |
| 2014 | $30,120 | -8.57% | - |
| 2013 | $32,700 | 19.39% | - |
| 2012 | $26,360 | - | - |
The average salaries of driver/sales workers and truck drivers in 37 industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of driver/sales workers and truck drivers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.