Updated September 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (September 2026)
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma's CDL drivers earn $2,573 per week on average, $2,000 median, as of September 2026. Based on 1,476 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,894. Oklahoma freight is shaped by the I-35 / I-40 cross at Oklahoma City — a major north-south and east-west junction — with energy-sector service loads in the Anadarko and Arkoma basins and agricultural freight from wheat and cattle production.
What changed in September 2026
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Broken Arrow, Oklahoma vs Oklahoma: the numbers that diverge
| Broken Arrow, Oklahoma | Oklahoma | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $2,573 | $2,264 | +14% |
| Take-truck-home | 90% | 85% | +5 pt |
| Pet-friendly fleets | 72% | 67% | +5 pt |
| OTR (long-haul) routes | 89% | 83% | +6 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma's biggest divergence from Oklahoma is on average weekly pay, 14% above the state baseline.
What CDL drivers are earning across Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Across active CDL postings in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 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) | $2,278 | $2,100 | 669 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,616 | $1,600 | 450 |
| Owner Operator | $7,151 | $7,250 | 357 |
Source: Lanefinder index, September 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
11% of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma's active CDL postings are regional and 89% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (0%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma postings; dedicated routes at 27%; take-truck-home at 90%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 72% and riders-allowed at 69%.
Driving CDL in Oklahoma
Oklahoma freight is shaped by the I-35 / I-40 cross at Oklahoma City — a major north-south and east-west junction with substantial through-traffic. Energy-sector service loads from the Anadarko and Arkoma basins add oil-and-gas equipment freight, especially in active drilling cycles. Agricultural freight (wheat, cattle, cotton) is steady outbound. Tornado season (April-June) shapes spring dispatch across the state — route planners watch the outlooks. Oklahoma has a low graduated state income tax; housing and operating costs are among the lowest in any major US state.
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- CDL driver salary in Oklahoma
How we compile these rankings
Carriers are scored against carriers in their own market. The composite is 30% compensation (pay + bonus + guaranteed pay + settlement cadence), 25% FMCSA safety, 25% benefits (W2 vs owner-op scoring), and 20% operational performance (responsiveness + fleet scale). No paid placement — the weights are the same for every carrier in the index. Updated September 2026.