According to Simply Hired, monster truck drivers earn an annual average of $29,000. The income of a monster truck driver can range between $25,000 and $50,000, depending on the status of the industry, the driver’s expertise, where the driver goes, and the employer.
A monster truck driver travels throughout North America as part of a team. It is not uncommon for a driver to perform 50 shows in front of enormous audiences in a single year. Monster truck drivers spend little time at home and the majority of their time travelling. It can cost up to $150,000 to construct a monster truck and the same amount to maintain it for one year.