Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Beaumont, Texas (May 2026)
Beaumont, Texas CDL drivers: $2,628 average weekly pay, $2,000 median (May 2026). Based on 1,507 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,022. Texas freight moves on I-10 / I-35 / I-20 corridors connecting Gulf Coast energy and Port of Houston to border crossings at Laredo and El Paso — two of the busiest US-Mexico commercial crossings — and large retail and manufacturing distribution inland.
What changed in May 2026
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How Beaumont, Texas compares to Texas
| Beaumont, Texas | Texas | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,628 | $2,223 | +18% |
| Take-truck-home | 88% | 79% | +9 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 71% | 63% | +8 pt |
| Riders-allowed policies | 68% | 60% | +8 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 87% | 75% | +12 pt |
| Local routes | 1% | 7% | -6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Beaumont, Texas's biggest divergence from Texas is on average weekly pay, 18% above the state baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Beaumont, Texas
Across active CDL postings in Beaumont, Texas 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) | $2,213 | $2,000 | 678 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,605 | $1,560 | 466 |
| Owner Operator | $7,142 | $7,000 | 363 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
What Beaumont, Texas drivers actually run
11% of Beaumont, Texas's active CDL postings are regional and 87% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (2%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Beaumont, Texas postings; dedicated routes at 26%; take-truck-home at 88%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 71% and riders-allowed at 68%.
Driving CDL in Texas
Texas is the largest CDL market in the country and the deepest mix of lane types. Cross-border work out of Laredo and El Paso, oil-field service in the Permian Basin, dedicated retail out of Dallas and Houston, and reefer pulling produce out of the Rio Grande Valley all run from different parts of the state — and they pay very differently. Texas has favorable trucking regulations and no state income tax, which is real money on the back end. The summer heat is the operational variable most newcomers underestimate; equipment, hours, and load-securing all behave differently when ambient temps hit 110°F.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Beaumont, Texas
- Best owner-operator companies in Beaumont, Texas
- CDL driver salary in Texas
How we compile these rankings
Compensation (30%): pay percentile + sign-on bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement frequency. FMCSA safety (25%): weighted percentile across vehicle maintenance, unsafe driving, hours-of-service, driver fitness, and controlled substances. Benefits (25%): hiring-type-aware. Operational (20%): driver-application responsiveness, modulated by fleet scale. Updated May 2026.