CDL Truck Driver salary in the United States

How much does a CDL Truck Driver make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$58,640

Median $58,640
Low $40,140High $79,380

Based on 2,062,040 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$40,140
25th percentile
$47,960
75th percentile
$69,120
90th percentile
$79,380

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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