Container Driver

Container Driver Salary in Texas

$27.5K

$57.3K

$173.3K

$73,247

/year

$35.21

/hour

Container Driver Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$78,621

Texas

Texas

$73,247

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    How much does a Container Driver make in Texas?

    As of Sep 1, 2026, the average annual pay for a Container Driver in Texas is $73,247 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $35.21 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,408/week or $6,103/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $173,288 and as low as $27,484, the majority of Container Driver salaries currently range between $46,600 (25th percentile) to $80,100 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $103,413 annually in Texas. The average pay range for a Container Driver varies greatly (by as much as 33500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    Texas ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Container Driver salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Container Driver jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Container Driver Jobs in Texas

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Container Driver job is above the average in Texas in Texas. Topping the list is Odessa, , with Austin, and Dallas, close behind in the second and third positions. Dallas, beats the average in Texas by $4,560 (6.2%), and Odessa, furthers that trend with another $6,087 (8.3%) above the $73,247 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Texas, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Container Driver appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Odessa, and Beaumont, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Container Driver role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Odessa

    $79,334

    $38.14

    Austin

    $77,929

    $37.47

    Dallas

    $77,807

    $37.41

    Wichita Falls

    $76,527

    $36.79

    Harlingen

    $76,473

    $36.77

    Corpus Christi

    $75,944

    $36.51

    Carrollton

    $75,890

    $36.49

    San Angelo

    $75,736

    $36.41

    Irving

    $75,495

    $36.30

    Beaumont

    $75,319

    $36.21

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Container Driver Jobs in Texas

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Container Driver job category in Texas, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $73247 state average for Container Driver jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Otr Flatbed Company Truck Driver

    $83,848

    $40.31

    Cdl Team Truck Driver

    $81,939

    $39.39

    Line Haul Driver

    $67,034

    $32.23

    Truck Broker

    $41,876

    $20.13

    Transport Truck Driver

    $34,672

    $16.67

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Container Driver salary in Texas as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $46,600 to $103,413 annually, with the Texas average at $73,247 per year or $35.21 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Texas for Container Driver jobs, with Odessa leading at $79,334 annually.