Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Brockton, Massachusetts (May 2026)
CDL drivers in Brockton, Massachusetts earn $3,014 per week on average through May 2026. The median is $2,150, drawn from active job postings rather than survey self-reports. Based on 1,153 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 30% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,085. 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.
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How Brockton, Massachusetts compares to Massachusetts
| Brockton, Massachusetts | Massachusetts | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $3,014 | $2,732 | +10% |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 88% | 83% | +5 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
The largest gap is on average weekly pay: Brockton, Massachusetts sits 10% above the Massachusetts baseline.
Brockton, Massachusetts CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Brockton, 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) | $2,249 | $2,050 | 516 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,587 | $1,575 | 329 |
| Owner Operator | $7,419 | $7,500 | 308 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Brockton, Massachusetts
Of active CDL postings in Brockton, Massachusetts this month, 9% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 3%.
Across Brockton, Massachusetts CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 28% dedicated, 87% take-truck-home, 70% pet-friendly, 67% riders-allowed.
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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Where this data comes from
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.