Grader Driver

Grader Driver Salary

$20K

$31.5K

$63.5K

$35,535

/year

$17.08

/hour

Grader Driver Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$35,535

Columbus

Ohio

$34,323

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    How much does a Grader Driver make?

    As of Sep 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Grader Driver in the United States is $35,535 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.08 an hour. This is the equivalent of $683/week or $2,961/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $63,500 and as low as $20,000, the majority of Grader Driver salaries currently range between $24,000 (25th percentile) to $42,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $56,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Grader Driver varies greatly (by as much as 18000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Grader Driver in your area makes on average $34,323 per year, or $1,212 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $35,535. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Grader Driver salaries.

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

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Grader Driver job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Haines Junction, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Haines Junction, YT, beats the national average by $12,864 (36.2%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $13,369 (37.6%) above the $35,535 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Kentville, NS, and Courtenay, BC, , 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 Grader Driver role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $48,904

    $23.51

    Whitehorse, YT

    $48,593

    $23.36

    Haines Junction, YT

    $48,399

    $23.27

    North Cowichan, BC

    $48,256

    $23.20

    Bellevue, WA

    $48,245

    $23.19

    Kirkland, WA

    $48,039

    $23.10

    Oak Bay, BC

    $47,983

    $23.07

    Victoria, BC

    $47,780

    $22.97

    Alberton, PE

    $47,334

    $22.76

    Courtenay, BC

    $47,207

    $22.70

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Grader Driver Jobs in the U.S.

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    Infographic detailing Grader Driver salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $35,535 per year or $17.08 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.