Updated May 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (May 2026)
Through May 2026, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota CDL drivers earn $2,609 per week on average. The median is $2,000; the distribution by hiring type and the active-posting count both follow. Based on 1,412 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $2,099. 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.
What changed in May 2026
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What CDL drivers are earning across Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Across active CDL postings in Brooklyn Park, 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) | $2,247 | $2,050 | 615 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,543 | $1,500 | 454 |
| Owner Operator | $7,141 | $7,250 | 343 |
Source: Lanefinder index, May 2026
Lane mix and benefits across Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Of active CDL postings in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota this month, 9% are regional and 88% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 3%.
Across Brooklyn Park, Minnesota CDL postings: 1% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 86% take-truck-home, 72% pet-friendly, 69% riders-allowed.
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota vs Minnesota: the numbers that diverge
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Brooklyn Park, Minnesota differs most from Minnesota — 8% above statewide.
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.
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- CDL driver salary in Minnesota
How we compile these rankings
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.