Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Attleboro, Massachusetts (May 2026)
In Attleboro, Massachusetts as of May 2026, the typical CDL driver brings home $2,995 per week (median $2,100). Based on 1,167 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,067. Massachusetts freight runs on the I-90 / I-93 / I-95 metro grid through Boston, with Port of Boston handling bulk and container cargo and a major concentration of biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing requiring cold-chain and hazmat lanes.
What changed in May 2026
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What CDL drivers are earning across Attleboro, Massachusetts
Across active CDL postings in Attleboro, Massachusetts this month, pay varies meaningfully by hiring type. The breakdown below shows the average and median weekly pay for each.
| Hiring type | Avg/wk | Median/wk | Active postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Contractor (1099) | $2,246 | $2,050 | 525 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,584 | $1,560 | 334 |
| Owner Operator | $7,419 | $7,500 | 308 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Attleboro, Massachusetts
Of active CDL postings in Attleboro, Massachusetts this month, 10% are regional and 87% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 3%.
Across Attleboro, Massachusetts CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 86% take-truck-home, 70% pet-friendly, 67% riders-allowed.
Where Attleboro, Massachusetts differs from the Massachusetts baseline
Attleboro, Massachusetts's biggest divergence from Massachusetts is on average weekly pay, 10% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Massachusetts
Massachusetts freight runs on the I-90 / I-93 / I-95 grid through Boston, with the Port of Boston handling bulk and container cargo. A dense biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing cluster around Cambridge / Boston / Worcester requires cold-chain and hazmat-eligible lanes. The Big Dig tunnels have truck-height and hazmat restrictions worth checking before routing. Boston congestion is consistently in the worst US tier. Cost of living is among the highest nationally. Massachusetts has a moderate flat state income tax with an added surtax on very high incomes (not relevant for most drivers).
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- Best trucking companies in Attleboro, Massachusetts
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- CDL driver salary in Massachusetts
How we compile these rankings
The composite score is 30% compensation, 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits, and 20% operational performance. Pay percentiles are computed against carriers currently hiring in each market; FMCSA percentiles come from SAFER and weight unsafe-driving and hours-of-service violations 2× heavier than the other three dimensions. Updated May 2026.