What are the main factors that influence a Car Transporter Driver's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Car Transporter Driver?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Car Transporter Driver roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Car Transporter Driver's salary?

A Car Transporter Driver's salary grows with experience: starting around $43,488 for beginners, reaching about $44,211 at mid-level, and approach $46,515 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Car Transporter Driver?

Car Transporter Driver salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Car Transporter Driver roles are District of Columbia $54,958, California $54,750, Massachusetts $54,020. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Car Transporter Driver roles make?

Salaries for Car Transporter Driver level roles vary by specialization: Car Transporter: $64,021; Car Hauler Driver: $53,300; Truck Driver Car Hauler: $52,889; Camera Car Driver: $43,753; Rental Car Driver: $42,297.

Car Transporter Driver Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Car Transporter Driver make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Car Transporter Driver in New Mexico is $45,974 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Car Transporter Driver's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,613
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,862 to $51,543
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,118

10% $38,118

50% (Median) $45,974

90% $56,613

Car Transporter Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,543	$4,295	$991	$25
Average	$45,974	$3,831	$884	$22
25th Percentile	$41,862	$3,488	$805	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Car Transporter Driver Salaries

A Car Transporter Driver's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Car Transporter Driver Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Car Transporter Driver's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,488
Early Career (1-2 years): $43,790
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,211
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,968
Expert (over 8 years): $46,515

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Car Transporter Driver	less than 1 year	$43,488
Early Career Level Car Transporter Driver	1-2 years	$43,790
Mid-Level Level Car Transporter Driver	2-4 years	$44,211
Senior-Level Level Car Transporter Driver	5-8 years	$44,968
Expert Level Car Transporter Driver	over 8 years	$46,515

How Do Car Transporter Driver Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Car Transporter Drivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,958.
California: $54,750.
Massachusetts: $54,020.

District of Columbia $54,958 California $54,750 Massachusetts $54,020 Washington $53,822 New Jersey $53,802 Alaska $53,732 Connecticut $53,047 New York $52,769

Hawaii $51,881 Rhode Island $51,464 Maryland $51,181 Minnesota $50,794 Colorado $50,645 Illinois $50,595 Oregon $50,406 Delaware $50,267

New Hampshire $50,180 Virginia $49,985 Pennsylvania $49,414 Nevada $49,126 North Dakota $49,032 Michigan $48,883 Wisconsin $48,828 Vermont $48,719

Texas $48,416 Maine $48,396 Arizona $48,366 Ohio $48,332 Georgia $47,875 Indiana $47,647 Wyoming $47,602 Utah $47,532

Iowa $47,503 Kansas $47,264 Louisiana $47,195 North Carolina $47,170 Missouri $47,160 Florida $46,967 Montana $46,862 Nebraska $46,763

Kentucky $46,709 South Carolina $46,510 Tennessee $46,386 Idaho $46,336 New Mexico $45,974 Oklahoma $45,894 Alabama $45,602 South Dakota $45,110

Arkansas $44,842 West Virginia $44,698 Mississippi $44,266

Top Paying Cities for Car Transporter Driver

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $46,463
Belen: $46,205
Bernalillo: $46,546

Algodones, NM $46,463

Belen, NM $46,205

Bernalillo, NM $46,546

Bluewater, NM $45,568

Bosque, NM $45,865

Casa Blanca, NM $45,969

Cedar Crest, NM $46,584

Cedarvale, NM $44,758

Cerrillos, NM $46,497

Claunch, NM $44,592

Coyote, NM $45,812

Cuba, NM $45,739

Cubero, NM $46,071

Edgewood, NM $46,376

Estancia, NM $45,823

Gallina, NM $45,572

Counselor, NM $45,601

Grants, NM $45,516

Milan, NM $45,698

Isleta, NM $46,626

Jarales, NM $46,160

Jemez Pueblo, NM $46,240

Jemez Springs, NM $46,097

Laguna, NM $46,296

La Jara, NM $45,687

La Joya, NM $45,582

Lindrith, NM $45,527

Los Lunas, NM $46,449

Mcintosh, NM $46,076

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $45,769

Moriarty, NM $45,921

Mountainair, NM $45,425

Nageezi, NM $45,540

New Laguna, NM $46,048

Paguate, NM $46,080

Pena Blanca, NM $46,594

Peralta, NM $46,523

Placitas, NM $46,547

Ponderosa, NM $46,181

Prewitt, NM $45,554

Regina, NM $45,586

Sandia Park, NM $46,467

Corrales, NM $46,642

San Fidel, NM $45,800

San Rafael, NM $45,605

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $46,468

San Ysidro, NM $46,405

Stanley, NM $45,914

Tijeras, NM $46,473

Tome, NM $46,387

Torreon, NM $46,233

Veguita, NM $45,862

Willard, NM $45,343

Youngsville, NM $45,825

Bosque Farms, NM $46,608

Clines Corners, NM $45,637

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $46,503

Cochiti Lake, NM $46,564

Albuquerque, NM $46,669

Kirtland Afb, NM $46,669

Rio Rancho, NM $46,592

Gallup, NM $45,620

Brimhall, NM $45,491

Church Rock, NM $45,513

Continental Divide, NM $45,480

Crownpoint, NM $45,518

Fence Lake, NM $45,315

Fort Wingate, NM $45,497

Gamerco, NM $45,573

Mentmore, NM $45,503

Mexican Springs, NM $45,497

Ramah, NM $45,414

Rehoboth, NM $45,528

Thoreau, NM $45,530

Tohatchi, NM $45,488

Vanderwagen, NM $45,497

Zuni, NM $45,486

Navajo, NM $45,548

Jamestown, NM $45,435

Pinehill, NM $45,379

Sheep Springs, NM $45,538

Smith Lake, NM $45,707

Yatahey, NM $45,521

Farmington, NM $45,740

Aztec, NM $45,824

Blanco, NM $45,611

Bloomfield, NM $45,556

Flora Vista, NM $45,787

Fruitland, NM $45,501

Kirtland, NM $45,788

La Plata, NM $45,804

Navajo Dam, NM $45,784

Shiprock, NM $45,720

Waterflow, NM $45,697

Newcomb, NM $45,510

Sanostee, NM $45,539

Santa Fe, NM $46,907

Abiquiu, NM $45,624

Alcalde, NM $46,419

Amalia, NM $45,554

Arroyo Hondo, NM $45,490

Arroyo Seco, NM $45,543

Canjilon, NM $45,483

Canones, NM $45,897

Carson, NM $45,665

Cebolla, NM $45,510

Cerro, NM $45,523

Chama, NM $45,709

Chamisal, NM $46,296

Chimayo, NM $46,621

Cordova, NM $46,542

Costilla, NM $45,746

Taos Ski Valley, NM $45,399

Dixon, NM $46,251

Dulce, NM $45,708

El Prado, NM $45,583

El Rito, NM $45,792

Embudo, NM $46,014

Espanola, NM $46,564

Glorieta, NM $46,726

Hernandez, NM $46,131

Ilfeld, NM $46,295

La Madera, NM $45,712

Lamy, NM $46,548

Llano, NM $46,202

Los Alamos, NM $46,658

White Rock, NM $46,746

Medanales, NM $46,182

Ojo Caliente, NM $45,911

Los Ojos, NM $45,597

Pecos, NM $46,581

Penasco, NM $46,030

Petaca, NM $45,441

Questa, NM $45,571

Ranchos De Taos, NM $45,812

Red River, NM $45,441

Ribera, NM $45,734

Rowe, NM $46,339

San Cristobal, NM $45,440

San Jose, NM $46,225

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $46,450

Santa Cruz, NM $46,605

Serafina, NM $45,618

Taos, NM $45,557

Tererro, NM $46,730

Tesuque, NM $46,907

Tierra Amarilla, NM $45,557

Trampas, NM $45,992

Tres Piedras, NM $45,428

Truchas, NM $46,412

Vadito, NM $45,969

Valdez, NM $45,474

Vallecitos, NM $45,438

Velarde, NM $46,181

Villanueva, NM $45,645

Spaceport City, NM $44,715

Las Vegas, NM $45,258

Angel Fire, NM $45,392

Anton Chico, NM $45,180

Buena Vista, NM $45,595

Chacon, NM $45,627

Cimarron, NM $45,321

Cleveland, NM $45,951

Eagle Nest, NM $45,355

Guadalupita, NM $45,557

Holman, NM $45,833

La Loma, NM $45,104

Maxwell, NM $45,336

Miami, NM $45,238

Mills, NM $45,077

Montezuma, NM $46,184

Mora, NM $46,015

Mosquero, NM $45,038

Ocate, NM $45,287

Ojo Feliz, NM $45,407

Rainsville, NM $45,606

Raton, NM $45,450

Rociada, NM $46,207

Roy, NM $45,087

Sapello, NM $45,806

Solano, NM $45,032

Springer, NM $45,218

Ute Park, NM $45,342

Valmora, NM $45,220

Wagon Mound, NM $45,168

Watrous, NM $45,235

Socorro, NM $45,131

Aragon, NM $45,267

Datil, NM $45,080

Lemitar, NM $45,341

Luna, NM $45,347

Magdalena, NM $45,084

Pie Town, NM $45,234

Polvadera, NM $45,450

Quemado, NM $45,328

Reserve, NM $45,247

San Acacia, NM $45,525

San Antonio, NM $44,881

Truth Or Consequences, NM $44,871

Arrey, NM $44,864

Caballo, NM $44,895

Derry, NM $44,666

Elephant Butte, NM $44,988

Garfield, NM $44,537

Hatch, NM $43,823

Monticello, NM $44,869

Rincon, NM $43,571

Salem, NM $44,398

Williamsburg, NM $44,928

Winston, NM $44,902

Las Cruces, NM $43,001

White Sands Missile Range, NM $43,142

Santa Teresa, NM $43,455

Playas, NM $45,079

Animas, NM $45,190

Anthony, NM $43,445

Arenas Valley, NM $45,110

Bayard, NM $45,068

Berino, NM $43,248

Buckhorn, NM $45,115

Santa Clara, NM $45,147

Chamberino, NM $43,293

Cliff, NM $45,063

Columbus, NM $44,941

Deming, NM $44,952

Dona Ana, NM $43,002

Fairacres, NM $43,131

Faywood, NM $44,931

Fort Bayard, NM $45,104

Gila, NM $44,996

Glenwood, NM $45,031

Hachita, NM $44,941

Hanover, NM $44,951

Hillsboro, NM $44,859

Hurley, NM $45,038

La Mesa, NM $43,823

Lordsburg, NM $45,046

Mesilla, NM $43,002

Mesilla Park, NM $43,006

Mesquite, NM $43,043

Mimbres, NM $44,987

Mule Creek, NM $45,108

Organ, NM $43,028

Pinos Altos, NM $45,062

Radium Springs, NM $43,019

Redrock, NM $44,947

Rodeo, NM $45,247

San Miguel, NM $43,026

Silver City, NM $45,062

Sunland Park, NM $43,224

Tyrone, NM $45,196

Vado, NM $43,060

Chaparral, NM $43,603

Clovis, NM $44,976

Cannon Afb, NM $44,876

Broadview, NM $44,845

Causey, NM $44,768

Crossroads, NM $44,661

Dora, NM $44,874

Elida, NM $44,688

Floyd, NM $44,796

Fort Sumner, NM $44,760

Grady, NM $44,887

House, NM $44,852

Kenna, NM $44,688

Lingo, NM $44,765

Melrose, NM $44,859

Milnesand, NM $44,670

Pep, NM $44,731

Portales, NM $44,895

Rogers, NM $44,744

Saint Vrain, NM $44,888

Taiban, NM $44,745

Texico, NM $44,905

Yeso, NM $44,583

Roswell, NM $44,634

Artesia, NM $44,723

Caprock, NM $44,632

Carlsbad, NM $44,752

Dexter, NM $44,666

Eunice, NM $44,792

Hagerman, NM $44,688

Hobbs, NM $44,857

Hope, NM $44,524

Jal, NM $44,739

Lake Arthur, NM $44,614

Lakewood, NM $44,681

Loco Hills, NM $44,763

Loving, NM $44,740

Lovington, NM $44,814

Mcdonald, NM $44,692

Malaga, NM $44,697

Maljamar, NM $44,653

Monument, NM $44,758

Tatum, NM $44,721

Whites City, NM $44,795

Carrizozo, NM $44,423

Alamogordo, NM $44,281

Alto, NM $44,429

Bent, NM $44,290

Capitan, NM $44,326

Cloudcroft, NM $44,285

Corona, NM $44,616

Encino, NM $44,974

Fort Stanton, NM $44,345

Glencoe, NM $44,313

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $44,276

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $44,276

Hondo, NM $44,354

La Luz, NM $44,276

Lincoln, NM $44,225

Mayhill, NM $44,377

Mescalero, NM $44,296

Nogal, NM $44,486

Orogrande, NM $44,299

Picacho, NM $44,344

Pinon, NM $44,511

Ruidoso, NM $44,514

Ruidoso Downs, NM $44,453

Sacramento, NM $44,316

San Patricio, NM $44,369

Sunspot, NM $44,276

Timberon, NM $44,372

Tinnie, NM $44,318

Tularosa, NM $44,306

Vaughn, NM $44,793

Weed, NM $44,371

Tucumcari, NM $45,015

Amistad, NM $44,957

Bard, NM $44,885

Capulin, NM $45,394

Clayton, NM $45,045

Conchas Dam, NM $45,085

Cuervo, NM $44,868

Des Moines, NM $45,214

Folsom, NM $45,284

Garita, NM $44,999

Gladstone, NM $45,089

Grenville, NM $45,081

Logan, NM $45,014

Mcalister, NM $44,874

Nara Visa, NM $44,907

Newkirk, NM $44,957

Quay, NM $44,983

San Jon, NM $44,934

Santa Rosa, NM $44,983

Sedan, NM $44,999

Trementina, NM $44,997

Car Transporter Driver Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Car Transporter Driver roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 105% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Car Transporter Driver positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Car Transporter Driver as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Car Transporter Driver

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$68,961	$33.0	50%
Pharmaceuticals	$64,363	$31.0	40%
Energy & Utilities	$59,766	$29.0	30%
Construction	$57,467	$28.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$55,169	$27.0	20%

Car Transporter Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Car Transporter Driver's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$41,862

Average $45,974/year

$51,543

$3,488

Average $3,831/month

$4,295

$805

Average $884/week

$991

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,543	$4,295	$991	$25
Average	$45,974	$3,831	$884	$22
25th Percentile	$41,862	$3,488	$805	$20

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