Average truck driver pay per mile is between 28 and 40 cents per mile. Most drivers complete between 2,000 and 3,000 miles per week. That translates into average weekly pay ranging from $560 to $1,200. If you drove all 52 weeks in a year at those rates, you would earn between $29,120 and $62,400.

Can Truck drivers make 100k?

Yes. You can earn $100,000 or more a year as a truck driver. It generally takes a few years, and usually means that you have become a trainer or work as a team driver. Drivers who transition from company drivers to owner-operators often earn more than six figures annually.

Do truck drivers get paid well?

According to the BLS†, most trucking companies pay drivers between $0.27 to $0.40 cents per mile. ... Truck Drivers that are paid by the mile do tend to make more than hourly or salary paid drivers. Truckers have the opportunities to earn bonuses in addition to their regular pay.