Updated September 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Beaverton, Oregon (September 2026)
Beaverton, Oregon CDL drivers earn $2,794 per week on average (median $2,100) as of September 2026. Based on 1,079 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,971. Oregon freight moves on I-5 north-south through Portland and Eugene, with the Port of Portland handling bulk grain and auto imports, and agricultural and forestry exports — wheat, hay, lumber — generating significant outbound volumes.
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Beaverton, Oregon CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Beaverton, Oregon 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) | $2,374 | $2,150 | 471 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,602 | $1,525 | 341 |
| Owner Operator | $7,293 | $7,500 | 267 |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Beaverton, Oregon
Of active CDL postings in Beaverton, Oregon this month, 10% are regional and 86% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 4%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Beaverton, Oregon postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 67%.
How Beaverton, Oregon compares to Oregon
Beaverton, Oregon's biggest divergence from Oregon is on average weekly pay, 9% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Oregon
Oregon freight moves on I-5 north-south through the Willamette Valley (Portland-Salem-Eugene), with the Port of Portland handling bulk grain (one of the largest US wheat-export terminals) and auto imports. Agricultural and forestry exports — wheat, hay, lumber, Christmas trees in season — generate significant outbound volume. Mountain passes on I-84 east and on US-26 west of Mt. Hood are winter operational variables. Oregon has no general sales tax but a high graduated state income tax. Cost of living in Portland is high; rural OR is more affordable.
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Where this data comes from
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 September 2026.