The salary statistics and trend of driver/sales workers and truck drivers in the industry of waste collection 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 administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,510 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,500 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $40,130 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $49,700 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $61,070 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for driver/sales workers and truck drivers in the industry of waste collection. 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 $61,070. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $40,130. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent driver/sales workers and truck drivers is $27,510.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of driver/sales workers and truck drivers in the industry of Waste Collection from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $40,130 | 3.16% | 11.11% |
| 2016 | $38,860 | 3.29% | - |
| 2015 | $37,580 | 1.70% | - |
| 2014 | $36,940 | 2.71% | - |
| 2013 | $35,940 | 0.75% | - |
| 2012 | $35,670 | - | - |
The average salaries of driver/sales workers and truck drivers in 19 industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 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.