Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Clovis, New Mexico (November 2026)
Through November 2026, the average CDL driver in Clovis, New Mexico earns $2,874 per week (median $2,200). Based on 1,186 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 32% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,886. New Mexico freight runs on I-25 north-south and I-40 east-west, with Permian Basin oil-and-gas service loads in the southeast corner and border-crossing activity at Santa Teresa, plus nearby El Paso, Texas, feeding cross-border trade.
What changed in November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
How Clovis, New Mexico compares to New Mexico
Clovis, New Mexico's biggest divergence from New Mexico is on average weekly pay, 15% above the state baseline.
Clovis, New Mexico CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Clovis, New Mexico 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) | $2,351 | $2,150 | 562 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,658 | $1,650 | 324 |
| Owner Operator | $7,210 | $7,500 | 300 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Clovis, New Mexico
8% of Clovis, New Mexico's active CDL postings are regional and 91% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (1%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 2% of Clovis, New Mexico postings; dedicated routes at 28%; take-truck-home at 89%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 72% and riders-allowed at 69%.
Driving CDL in New Mexico
New Mexico freight runs on I-25 north-south (Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Cruces) and I-40 east-west. Permian Basin oil-and-gas service loads dominate in the southeast corner. Border-crossing activity at Santa Teresa (near El Paso) feeds cross-border manufacturing trade with Chihuahua. Cost of living is low; New Mexico has a moderate graduated state income tax. Winter mountain passes (Raton on I-25, the Continental Divide on I-40) are operational variables. The state is large and sparsely populated outside the central Rio Grande corridor.
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Where this data comes from
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 November 2026.