Transfer Driver

Transfer Driver Salary

$25K

$32K

$57.5K

$35,064

/year

$16.86

/hour

Transfer Driver Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$35,064

Columbus

Ohio

$33,868

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    How much does a Transfer Driver make?

    As of Jul 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Transfer Driver in the United States is $35,064 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $16.86 an hour. This is the equivalent of $674/week or $2,922/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $57,500 and as low as $25,000, the majority of Transfer Driver salaries currently range between $28,500 (25th percentile) to $39,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $48,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Transfer Driver varies greatly (by as much as 10500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Transfer Driver in your area makes on average $33,868 per year, or $1,196 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $35,064. Ohio ranks number 38 out of 50 states nationwide for Transfer Driver salaries.

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

    Find your next high paying job as a Transfer Driver on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Transfer Driver Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Transfer Driver job is above the national average. Topping the list is San Gabriel, CA, , with Forked River, NJ, and Town of Norway, WI, close behind in the second and third positions. Town of Norway, WI, beats the national average by $9,752 (27.8%), and San Gabriel, CA, furthers that trend with another $11,716 (33.4%) above the $35,064 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between San Gabriel, CA, and Berkeley, 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 Transfer Driver role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    San Gabriel, CA

    $46,780

    $22.49

    Forked River, NJ

    $45,337

    $21.80

    Town of Norway, WI

    $44,816

    $21.55

    Eden Prairie, MN

    $44,406

    $21.35

    Transfer, PA

    $44,012

    $21.16

    Nome, AK

    $43,496

    $20.91

    Waukesha, WI

    $43,371

    $20.85

    Sandy Springs, GA

    $43,199

    $20.77

    Medical Lake, WA

    $43,072

    $20.71

    Berkeley, CA

    $42,933

    $20.64

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

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

    For example Cdl Team Truck Driver jobs pay as much as $52,886 (150.8%) more than the average Transfer Driver salary of $35,064. If you're qualified, finding work as a Cdl Team Truck Driver may help you make more money than that of the average Transfer Driver position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Cdl Team Truck Driver

    $87,950

    $42.28

    Off Road Haul Truck Driver

    $71,196

    $34.23

    Local Truck Driver

    $63,020

    $30.30

    Deckhand No Experience

    $44,879

    $21.58

    Cdl Shuttle Driver

    $41,471

    $19.94

    About Our Data

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

    Infographic detailing Transfer Driver salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $35,064 per year or $16.86 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.