Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Bridgeport, Connecticut (May 2026)
Through May 2026, Bridgeport, Connecticut CDL drivers earn $2,961 per week on average. The median is $2,100; the distribution by hiring type and the active-posting count both follow. Based on 1,231 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,040. Connecticut freight moves on I-95 and I-91 / I-84 connecting to the Northeast corridor, with Port of New Haven handling petroleum and heating oil (with breakbulk as a secondary segment) and a dense concentration of aerospace and defense manufacturing.
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How Bridgeport, Connecticut compares to Connecticut
| Bridgeport, Connecticut | Connecticut | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,961 | $2,563 | +16% |
| Take-truck-home | 86% | 81% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 87% | 80% | +7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Bridgeport, Connecticut's biggest divergence from Connecticut is on average weekly pay, 16% above the state baseline.
Bridgeport, Connecticut CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Bridgeport, Connecticut 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) | $2,227 | $2,035 | 561 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,584 | $1,575 | 352 |
| Owner Operator | $7,379 | $7,500 | 318 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Bridgeport, Connecticut
10% of Bridgeport, Connecticut's active CDL postings are regional and 87% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (3%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Bridgeport, Connecticut postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 69% and riders-allowed at 67%.
Driving CDL in Connecticut
Connecticut CDL work is mostly last-mile and short-haul on the dense I-95 / I-91 / I-84 metro grid feeding the Northeast corridor. The Port of New Haven handles breakbulk; aerospace and defense manufacturing (Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Sikorsky in Stratford, plus RTX-related supplier networks) generate high-value freight. Cost of living is among the highest in the country and state income tax is high. Many drivers based here run out-of-state lanes to keep the math working. Truck-route restrictions on parkways and dense urban congestion make CT one of the higher-overhead states to operate in.
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Where this data comes from
Pay carriers in the same market against each other (30% of the score). Add a five-dimension FMCSA safety percentile from SAFER (25%). Score benefits based on whether the carrier hires W2 drivers or contractors (25%). Layer on employer responsiveness and fleet scale (20%). The weights are fixed and public. Updated May 2026.