salary$48,460 a year$23 an hour · median pay in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$28,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$69,060per year
Jobs in the area1,690people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Palm Bay?
Expensive. Rent of $1,870 a month takes 46.3% of the median truck driver salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Palm Bay, FL?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL area is $48,460 a year ($23 an hour). Most earn between $28,000 and $69,060.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Palm Bay?
Typical rent of $1,870 a month takes 46.3% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area.