Updated November 2026
CDL Driver Salary in Eagan, Minnesota (November 2026)
$2,598/week average, $2,000 median for CDL drivers in Eagan, Minnesota (November 2026). Based on 1,439 active CDL postings in Lanefinder's index. 31% of postings include a sign-on bonus, averaging $1,987. 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 November 2026
No major rank changes this month — the top carriers have held their positions since October 2026.
Eagan, Minnesota CDL salary by hiring type
Across active CDL postings in Eagan, 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) | $2,340 | $2,150 | 648 |
| Company Driver (W2) | $1,550 | $1,500 | 458 |
| Owner Operator | $7,155 | $7,500 | 333 |
Source: Lanefinder index, November 2026
How drivers spend their time on the road in Eagan, Minnesota
9% of Eagan, Minnesota's active CDL postings are regional and 88% are OTR; local plus semi-local accounts for the rest (3%).
Guaranteed pay is on offer at 1% of Eagan, Minnesota postings; dedicated routes at 29%; take-truck-home at 86%. Pet-friendly policies appear at 70% and riders-allowed at 68%.
Where Eagan, Minnesota differs from the Minnesota baseline
Among the figures above, average weekly pay is where Eagan, Minnesota differs most from Minnesota — 12% 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. First-time Twin Cities runs should check truck-route restrictions carefully.
Related guides
- Best trucking companies in Eagan, Minnesota
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Where this data comes from
Composite-score formula: compensation × 0.30, FMCSA safety × 0.25, benefits × 0.25, operational performance × 0.20. Compensation is anchored on pay percentile and lifted by sign-on bonus tier and guaranteed-pay availability. Operational performance is built mostly from driver-application response data in Lanefinder's platform, with fleet-scale percentile contributing a smaller portion. Updated November 2026.