Monster Truck Driver

Also called: Monster Jam Driver

Drives 12,000-pound monster trucks in arena shows.

A day in the life

A monster truck driver jumps, spins, and crushes cars in front of arena crowds, then helps the crew fix the truck. Tours travel to dozens of cities a year.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$70k
High
$200k

Approximate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. A high school diploma plus several years of driving and mechanical experience, often starting as a crew member on a monster truck team.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Live stunt driving in front of crowds is human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Auto tech CTE, Physics, Welding.

Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2021.

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