What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Rtd Driver Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Rtd Driver in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Balloon Pilot at $87,494 (201.5%) above Rtd Driver. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Balloon Pilot $130,916 $10,909 $2,517 $62.94 Commission Box Truck Owner Operator $114,472 $9,539 $2,201 $55.03 Dart Truck Driver $56,348 $4,695 $1,083 $27.09 United Van Lines Owner Operator $56,156 $4,679 $1,079 $27.00 Dry End Operator $42,159 $3,513 $810 $20.27

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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Rtd Driver jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $53,864 $4,488 $1,035 $25.90 Berkeley, CA $53,167 $4,430 $1,022 $25.56 Sitka, AK $52,309 $4,359 $1,005 $25.15 South San Francisco, CA $52,134 $4,344 $1,002 $25.06 Sunnyvale, CA $51,659 $4,304 $993 $24.84 Fremont, CA $51,456 $4,288 $989 $24.74 San Francisco, CA $51,158 $4,263 $983 $24.60 Santa Clara, CA $50,996 $4,249 $980 $24.52 Livermore, CA $50,933 $4,244 $979 $24.49 San Jose, CA $50,890 $4,240 $978 $24.47

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Q: How much does a Rtd Driver make?

The average annual pay for a rtd driver in the United States is $43,422 a year — that works out to approximately $20.88 an hour. The middle 80% of Rtd Drivers earn between $35,000 (10th percentile) and $52,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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RTD Driver Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$43,422

Columbus

Ohio

$41,941

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How much does a RTD Driver make?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average annual pay for a RTD Driver in the United States is $43,422 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.88 an hour. This is the equivalent of $835/week or $3,618/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $57,500 and as low as $20,000, the majority of RTD Driver salaries currently range between $38,000 (25th percentile) to $47,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $52,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a RTD Driver varies greatly (by as much as 9000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A RTD Driver in your area makes on average $41,941 per year, or $1,481 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $43,422. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for RTD Driver salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a RTD Driver job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $8,887 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $10,442 (24.0%) above the $43,422 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a RTD 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 Nome, AK, and San Jose, CA, , 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 RTD Driver role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$53,864	$4,488	$1,035	$25.90
Berkeley, CA	$53,167	$4,430	$1,022	$25.56
Sitka, AK	$52,309	$4,359	$1,005	$25.15
South San Francisco, CA	$52,134	$4,344	$1,002	$25.06
Sunnyvale, CA	$51,659	$4,304	$993	$24.84
Fremont, CA	$51,456	$4,288	$989	$24.74
San Francisco, CA	$51,158	$4,263	$983	$24.60
Santa Clara, CA	$50,996	$4,249	$980	$24.52
Livermore, CA	$50,933	$4,244	$979	$24.49
San Jose, CA	$50,890	$4,240	$978	$24.47

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

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

For example Balloon Pilot jobs pay as much as $87,494 (201.5%) more than the average RTD Driver salary of $43,422. If you're qualified, finding work as a Balloon Pilot may help you make more money than that of the average RTD Driver position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Balloon Pilot	$130,916	$10,909	$2,517	$62.94
Commission Box Truck Owner Operator	$114,472	$9,539	$2,201	$55.03
Dart Truck Driver	$56,348	$4,695	$1,083	$27.09
United Van Lines Owner Operator	$56,156	$4,679	$1,079	$27.00
Dry End Operator	$42,159	$3,513	$810	$20.27

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Infographic detailing Rtd Driver salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $43,422 per year or $20.88 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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