Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Bloomington, Minnesota (May 2026)
Bloomington, Minnesota CDL drivers: $2,610 average weekly pay, $2,000 median (May 2026). Based on 1,414 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,118. Minnesota freight moves on the I-35 / I-94 Twin Cities metro grid and reaches the Great Lakes at Duluth, with large agricultural export volumes — soybeans, corn, and wheat — and a significant medical-device manufacturing sector.
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What CDL drivers are earning across Bloomington, Minnesota
Across active CDL postings in Bloomington, Minnesota 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) | $2,248 | $2,050 | 612 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,542 | $1,500 | 459 |
| Owner Operator | $7,149 | $7,250 | 343 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Bloomington, Minnesota
Of active CDL postings in Bloomington, Minnesota this month, 9% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 3%.
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Bloomington, Minnesota postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 71% and riders-allowed at 69%.
Where Bloomington, Minnesota differs from the Minnesota baseline
Bloomington, Minnesota's biggest divergence from Minnesota is on average weekly pay, 9% above the state baseline.
Driving CDL in Minnesota
Minnesota freight moves on the I-35 / I-94 Twin Cities grid and reaches the Great Lakes at Duluth, a significant Lake Superior port. Agricultural exports — soybeans, corn, wheat — drive heavy outbound volume. A significant medical-device manufacturing sector (Medtronic and others) generates high-value freight. Winter is the dominant operational variable: sub-zero stretches affect equipment, idle-time policy, and HOS realism. Minnesota has a high graduated state income tax — among the higher rates in the country. The Twin Cities have unusually-designed truck-restricted bridges; first-time runs should consult routing notes carefully.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Bloomington, Minnesota
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- CDL driver salary in Minnesota
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.