What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Flatbed Driver?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Flatbed Driver jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Mount Vernon, WA (65.1% above average), followed by Newport Beach, CA and Cambridge, MA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Mount Vernon, WA $105,675 $8,806 $2,032 $50.81 Newport Beach, CA $105,436 $8,786 $2,027 $50.69 Cambridge, MA $103,042 $8,586 $1,981 $49.54 Ellensburg, WA $102,571 $8,547 $1,972 $49.31 Gaithersburg, MD $98,698 $8,224 $1,898 $47.45 Walla Walla, WA $97,522 $8,126 $1,875 $46.89 West Haven, CT $96,999 $8,083 $1,865 $46.63 Silver Spring, MD $96,602 $8,050 $1,857 $46.44 Burbank, WA $96,233 $8,019 $1,850 $46.27 Brandon, MS $96,206 $8,017 $1,850 $46.25

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Q: How much does a Flatbed Driver make?

The average annual pay for a flatbed driver in the United States is $64,017 a year — that works out to approximately $30.78 an hour. The middle 80% of Flatbed Drivers earn between $39,500 (10th percentile) and $100,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Flatbed Driver Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Flatbed Driver in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Cdl Flatbed Truck Driver at $7,036 (11.0%) above Flatbed Driver. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Cdl Flatbed Truck Driver $71,053 $5,921 $1,366 $34.16 Anthem Bcbs $70,410 $5,867 $1,354 $33.85 No Experience Flatbed $64,017 $5,334 $1,231 $30.78 Class B Truck Driver $45,539 $3,794 $875 $21.89 Medical Transport $37,332 $3,111 $717 $17.95

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Flatbed Driver Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$64,017

Columbus

Ohio

$61,834

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How much does a Flatbed Driver make?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average annual pay for a Flatbed Driver in the United States is $64,017 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $30.78 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,231/week or $5,334/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $101,000 and as low as $32,500, the majority of Flatbed Driver salaries currently range between $46,500 (25th percentile) to $75,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $100,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Flatbed Driver varies greatly (by as much as 28500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Flatbed Driver in your area makes on average $61,834 per year, or $2,183 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $64,017. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Flatbed Driver salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Flatbed 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 Flatbed Driver Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Flatbed Driver job is above the national average. Topping the list is Mount Vernon, WA, , with Newport Beach, CA, and Cambridge, MA, close behind in the second and third positions. Cambridge, MA, beats the national average by $39,025 (61.0%), and Mount Vernon, WA, furthers that trend with another $41,658 (65.1%) above the $64,017 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Flatbed Driver appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 9% between Mount Vernon, WA, and Brandon, MS, , 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 Flatbed Driver role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Mount Vernon, WA	$105,675	$8,806	$2,032	$50.81
Newport Beach, CA	$105,436	$8,786	$2,027	$50.69
Cambridge, MA	$103,042	$8,586	$1,981	$49.54
Ellensburg, WA	$102,571	$8,547	$1,972	$49.31
Gaithersburg, MD	$98,698	$8,224	$1,898	$47.45
Walla Walla, WA	$97,522	$8,126	$1,875	$46.89
West Haven, CT	$96,999	$8,083	$1,865	$46.63
Silver Spring, MD	$96,602	$8,050	$1,857	$46.44
Burbank, WA	$96,233	$8,019	$1,850	$46.27
Brandon, MS	$96,206	$8,017	$1,850	$46.25

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Flatbed Driver Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Flatbed Driver category.

For example Cdl Flatbed Truck Driver jobs pay as much as $7,036 (11.0%) more than the average Flatbed Driver salary of $64,017. If you're qualified, finding work as a Cdl Flatbed Truck Driver may help you make more money than that of the average Flatbed Driver position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Cdl Flatbed Truck Driver	$71,053	$5,921	$1,366	$34.16
Anthem Bcbs	$70,410	$5,867	$1,354	$33.85
No Experience Flatbed	$64,017	$5,334	$1,231	$30.78
Class B Truck Driver	$45,539	$3,794	$875	$21.89
Medical Transport	$37,332	$3,111	$717	$17.95

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Infographic detailing Flatbed Driver salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $64,017 per year or $30.78 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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